The .22 WMR (Winchester Magnum Rimfire) Rifle\Carbine

Here is my opinion and take it for what it is worth:
 
Ruger 10\22 Magnum, semi-automatic, chambered for the .22 WMR. The Ruger is well-built and dependable weapon.

There will be a number of you who may think this Carbine or “Short Rifle” is a poor selection -- as there are many misconceptions about the .22 WMR. Many will say the round is not powerful enough. Others will say the ignition system (rimfire primer) is inconsistent and fails to fire consistently. Then there are people who believe a handgun is the way to go and a carbine or rifle is too big and cannot be concealed. Your opinion is just fine with me. I happen to like the .22 long rifle and .22 WMR cartridges and have invested a lot of money into the rifles and their ammunition.

Here are some of the reasons I’ve selected the Ruger 10\22 Magnum rifle:
 

• .22 WMR offers a weight to round ratio that I prefer, one thousand (1,000) rounds of Winchester 34-gr. Supreme JHP weighs less than ten pounds.

 

• The .22 WMR from a rifle or carbine has more kinetic energy than a 124gr 9x19mm from a pistol (.22 WMR - KE = 371.9 ft-lbs & 9x9mm - KE = 345.41 ft-lbs).

 

• The accuracy of the Ruger 10\22 magnum is excellent and shoots a 1.75 inch shot group at 100 yards with Winchester 34-gr. Supreme JHP. (Try doing that with a 9mm handgun.)

 

• The Ruger 10\22 magnum weighs only 6.5 pounds and is maneuverable, easy to operate, and has almost no recoil.

 

• .22 WMR ammunition is available worldwide. (Well it was until the ammo shortage hit.)

 

• The factory magazine holds nine rounds; after-market magazines hold up to 25 rounds and work well in my rifle.

 

Note: I’ve taken two nine round mags, glued them back-to-back and, with a quick flip of the magazine, I have an additional nine rounds ready to fire in the blink of an eye. Additonally, while the primary magazine is in the weapon ready to fire, I can reload the bottom magazine without hesitation and employ the weapon as needed.

• There are several handguns that chamber the .22 WMR. (For those who want a handgun as a backup, the .22 WMR has a impressive muzzle flash from a handgun.)

 

• Winchester 34-gr. Supreme JHP is a copper-jacked hollow point averaging 2,144 fps. (Yes, the brand of the ammunition makes a difference.)

The Ruger 10\22 Magnum is as good a selection as anyone could make when it comes to a survival rifle.


Note: I have not had a Failure to Fire in over 500 rounds.