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Old 04-30-2005, 12:46 PM
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Default .22 LR Stinger or .22 LR Velocitor

For bigger game like groundhogs and coyotes even though the .22LR shouldnt be used on yotes.

.22LR Stinger - 32gr Bullet
1640fps @ MZ - 1352fps @ 50yd - 1124fps @ 100yd
191ft lb @ MZ - 130ft lb @ 50yd - 90ft lb @ 100yd

.22LR Velocitor - 40gr Bullet
1435fps @ MZ - 1249fps @ 50yd - 1112fps @ 100yd
183ft lb @ MZ - 139ft lb @ 50yd - 110ft lb @ 100yd

IMO, the velocitor would be better for groundhog + at a max range of 100yd because of the heavier built bullet. Between these 2, which do y'all think I should shoot?
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Old 04-30-2005, 01:42 PM
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Default RE: .22 LR Stinger or .22 LR Velocitor

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For bigger game like groundhogs and coyotes even though the .22LR shouldnt be used on yotes.
.22LR Stinger - 32gr Bullet
.22LR Velocitor - 40gr Bullet
IMO, the velocitor would be better for groundhog + at a max range of 100yd because of the heavier built bullet. Between these 2, which do y'all think I should shoot?
Neither one! First off, as you noted, the 22LR is too light for coyotes. Yes, it will kill them with decent hits, but for quick/humane kills something with more power is needed.
As for the groundhogs, I think the CCI Stinger would likely prove to be more effective due to the bullet disign which I think is a little more "explosive" (for lack of better description).
In any case, your max. range is too far for use with 22LR. Keep your shots down to approx. 50yds., 75yd. max.
I found, when I tried using 22LR on rockchucks (sort of western version of your woodchucks/groundhogs) that I got the best results using Remingtons Yellow Jackets,
and within 75yds.
No matter how you cut it, there just isn't much bullet weight/energy to be had from a
22LR, so keeping the ranges close is best. Better, would be to move up to a 22mag.
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Old 04-30-2005, 01:58 PM
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Default RE: .22 LR Stinger or .22 LR Velocitor

I would go with the Velocitors. My 77/22 will shoot a 1/2" group at 50 yards with the velocitors and about a 3" group at 50 yards with the stingers.

I would use the Velocitors on coyotes out to 100 yards. They only have about 20-30 ft-lbs less energy at 100 yards than the 17 HMR or 22 mag. Its not the best option but it will work if that is what you have. The velocitors mushroom like a hunting bullet does, there is no explosion at all but it will get better penetration and better accuracy than the stingers.
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