Originally Posted by
Rupert Retired
Rieber - Yes I agree with your comments on .22 scoped. I used to shoot a .22 iron sights with .22 shorts and was deadly. I used to carry a pocket full of shorts, longs, and long rifles, and used them as the situation dictated! Alas, the key word is "used to". Now I am old, and using a scoped .17 has been a pleasure, for sure. I am not saying the .22 is not just as capable at grouse ranges (usually 20 - 30 meters), I am only saying that I have found the .17 HMR and am enamored of it!