When it comes to small game hunting, nothing beats a .22 rifle. Not only is it virtually recoil free, it’s also not excessively loud. And, with the right ammunition, it’s small game capable out to 100 yards or so. A major online retailer lists more than 100 different loads for the .22 LR. Obviously, hunters will be concerned with things like energy, bullet upset and penetration—especially depending on the animal being hunted. Conversely, if you’re head-shooting squirrels, just about any bullet will do. What matters most in that scenario is how close the bullet will land to your point of aim.
TWO TESTS
I recently conducted a test to discover what the most precise-shooting .22 LR load
