Is a .22 ok for elk?

[MuleDeerMike]

Still better than a 6.5

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[Kenn]

I should mention that I am recoil sensitive and if I need to use a larger caliber I will, but I don't want much more recoil.

 

[oldskool67]

.22 CM only

 

[83cj-7]

When I use .22 for elk or elephant:

 

[tgus59]

I've heard of a lot of guys that developed a serious flinching problem shooting an un-braked .22LR. Its all about shot placement, and what you can shoot well!

 

[Jskaanland]

I've heard of a lot of guys that developed a serious flinching problem shooting an un-braked .22LR. Its all about shot placement, and what you can shoot well!

I've been thinking about getting a can for my 22lr. Anyone know if a Thunderbeast Ultra 7 will effect my PIO?

 

[jodorouse]

I've heard of a lot of guys that developed a serious flinching problem shooting an un-braked .22LR. Its all about shot placement, and what you can shoot well!

Make sure to wear some good ear protection from all the muzzle blast. Guys next to you at the range might not like you anymore. Don’t say I didn’t warn you...


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[Pro953]

I have been shooting the .22 Eargesplitten in my Tikka 300 win mag. I was not sure it would chamber but it’s a belted magnum caliber so I figured why not give it a shot. Having trouble with groups, think I need to lap my rings. Sadly it looks like single use brass. I was really looking to get into reloading on this one.


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[EastHumboldt]

Is this the .223 Eargesplitten Mag (.223EM) or the 5.56mm Eargesplitten Super Max-Ultra Extra Belted Mag (5.56X 200 ESMUEBM)? And can they be fired from the same rifle? I've herd the throat burns out on these rifles after 5-7 rounds.

 

[black dawg]

I get that you jokers think it's fun to pretend a 40gr hollowpoint will kill elk, but why chance it. Some one might stumble on this thread and not recognize the humor. If you're trying to kill anything bigger than a coyote just use these. They hit like a hammer and sting like lightning...

Aguila Sniper Subsonic 22LR Ammo 60 Grain Round Nose Case of 1000 (20

Aguila ammunition features a wide variety of unique loads for special rimfire applications. Sniper Subsonic Ammunition is loaded with the heaviest...

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We have shot a couple boxes of those and they are pretty amazing. Awesome penetration. THey even cycle my 10/22

 

[robby denning]

"... bone crushing penetration. "

killing me over here

 

[robby denning]

Hey guys I’m on a budget and can’t afford to get into the .22 game right now. Going to run the trusty ol’ Crosman air rifle. Do you think I need to step up to 4 pumps? I normally use 3 and don’t want to learn a new ballistic profile if I can avoid it. TIA.

hmmm, that's a great question that might require it's own thread. I'll hit the mods and swing back. in the meantime, whatever you do, don't try five pumps

 

[robby denning]

I should mention that I am recoil sensitive and if I need to use a larger caliber I will, but I don't want much more recoil.

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@Ryan Avery way ahead of you on this

 

[TheGDog]

A .22 doesn’t give the quarry enough of a sporting chance. I’m more of a traditionalist and prefer to take my slingshot or boomerang when I’m chasing elk. All these new fangled .22s and .17s are gonna ruin the sport of it. It’s time for folks to go back to the old ways. Just my 2¢

I beg to differ with you man... at least with my .17 HMR... the precision is surgical. I'm going straight thru his eye to brain cavity if quartering to, just in front of ear hole if broadside.

As long as you're at least 100yds from him, a .17 HMR for sure would work. Being serious here. I tested firing 17gr CCI TNT Green's at a piece of mild Steel tubing I'd found at this one location. It already had a bunch of dents in it from large-caliber presumably lead roundnose loads having smacked it. Set it up at 100 yds. The projectile successfully pierced thru the, I'm going to guesstimate 3/8" thickness walled tubing.

There was also the remains of a recent deer kill there, so I set a mule deer scapula also out at 100yds. Trying my best to shoot at different parts all around it. It sailed thru that thing no problem.

Pics... or it didn't happen... in this photo you will see the tubing, the scapula and just off to the right, if you look closely the projectile was recovered that pierced thru the steel tubing at 100yds. NOTE: it was a little windy that day too.

 

[TheGDog]

Hey guys I’m on a budget and can’t afford to get into the .22 game right now. Going to run the trusty ol’ Crosman air rifle. Do you think I need to step up to 4 pumps? I normally use 3 and don’t want to learn a new ballistic profile if I can avoid it. TIA.

You're gonna need a Magnum class Break-barrel there man. They get very close to .22 velocities. My Umarex Octane, there's vids on YT of them clocking 930-950fps real-world velocities with like around 16gr projectiles. A PCP would be even better though.

 

[TheGDog]

As I get older, I get less and less interested in threads like this.

Everyone these days thinks you need sitka gear and a new-fangled 22lr to hunt elk. It's a never-ending hamster wheel of hedonistic adaptation.

I'm old school and like to keep it simple. Plenty of elk have been killed by guys throwing rocks and wearing untanned loincloths.

That old gear is good enough for me. The reason I go hunting in the first place is to forget about all these modern distractions like agriculture and symbolic language.

Oh so what... you're gonna hate on us new-school cats that up our rock game with leather-strap rodeo swing David-v-Goliath slingshots? What a purist snob man. (hehe)

 

[Nomadx2]

I'd be good with .22 short out to 450 yards, after that definitely .22 long.

I'm running an old Winchester Model 1890 pump .22 with a Tasco 1-3.5 scope ... a real hammer of a set-up!

 

[B23]

Pfft! .22 for elk are grossly overated why take all that abuse from the extreme recoil of those heavy bullets.

This is my "go to" elk slayer. Savage Bmag 17 WSM w/SAS Vengeance 338 suppressor.

 

[mfllood3800]

I did not read all the prior posts due to time restraint and needed brain cells. But if .22 has the new PRC after its name- I would say yes you are good. And then there is the newer than the .22PRC cal called the 22 western
Either would be a great choice for Illinois new elk season for 2021

 

[Trapperkid]

I bet a 22 long rifle Ackley improved magnum would really do it on an elk to probably 500 yards no problem.