.22 Mag critical defense

Nutty Ned · 01-09-2012, 07:00 AM

I bought some as highlighted in the postman and mail thread.

I shot some today and here is how it went. First I shot a 12 oz Anheuser bush unopened can of water, as I needed a registration shot because I changed out the the .22lr cylinder for the mag cylinder. I used a Win SJHP and that blew up the can almost as well as a .32 H&R mag HP does.

Then I shot a 12 oz Ty-D- Bol plastic bottle full of water with the critical defense ammo. It was ho-hum, the bottle fell over. I will give them credit where due, the exit hole was 2.5 times the entrance hole.

What do I think, I'd use the Win ammo if I used .22 mag for SD, which I might for small critters..

tx gun runner · 01-09-2012, 07:12 AM

I use only 1 gal plastic filled with water to test my CCW loads for years . It gives me a good idea how one load or cal works against another one . Try it with the 22lr and then the 22 mag . Then the different between pistol and rifle . I think you will be surprised ...........

Nutty Ned · 01-09-2012, 09:59 AM

I usually use bigger jugs as well, usually 2.78 qt OJ jugs, so at least there is one constant.

I just had the 12 oz jug and wanted to try it for fun; I should have shot the last of those water cans I have for a better comparison.

I really do not use .22mag much, but, will be trying other mediums over time just for fun.

You know, retired old people need to take it slow.

Just for info, I go out shooting on a bicycle so it has to be one thing at a time.

Maximumbob54 · 01-09-2012, 10:54 AM

I might have to try some of these in the NAA mini.

303Lithgow · 01-09-2012, 07:03 PM

I sold my only 22 mags yeas ago. I shoot refilled water bottles all the time with 22LR as they are cheap.

Larger cals I use one gallon jugs.

Nutty Ned · 01-10-2012, 10:51 AM

Version #2

People always ask what ammo to use or if I use brand X with a type Z bullet will it go zipping through my wall into the next room or into the next appartment. The answer is probably.

Here is what a .22 mag critical defense rnd will do in the best case hitting the wall studs. The critical defense rnd will go through 2, 2x4s and 9/16" into the 3rd. A regular .22 mag won't make it out of the second 2x4. I think that means it could get to the next room easily; but, the stud might stop it because of the width.

Incidently, both type rnds will only penetrate 1" of magazines.

303Lithgow · 01-10-2012, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nutty Ned

Version #2

People always ask what ammo to use or if I use brand X with a type Z bullet will it go zipping through my wall into the next room or into the next appartment. The answer is probably.

Here is what a .22 mag critical defense rnd will do in the best case hitting the wall studs. The critical defense rnd will go through 2, 2x4s and 15/16" into the 3rd. A regular .22 mag won't make it out of the second 2x4. I think that means it could get to the next room easily; but, the stud might stop it because of the width.

Incidently, both type rnds will only penetrate 1" of magazines.

I'm afraid to ask how you know all of this.

Nutty Ned · 01-10-2012, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 303Lithgow

I'm afraid to ask how you know all of this.

Which part? I shot stuff today , the probably part is just conjecture.

303Lithgow · 01-10-2012, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nutty Ned

Which part? I shot stuff today , the probably part is just conjecture.

I was just giving you a bad time like you were shooting through the walls of your house.

Terry_P · 01-10-2012, 02:44 PM

Interesting report. I have been carrying CCI's in my NAA 22 Mag when I exercise walk. Sounds like it makes sense to switch over and the timing is good as I like to rotate rimfire loads frequently.

Beerman · 01-10-2012, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 303Lithgow

I was just giving you a bad time like you were shooting through the walls of your house.

He wasn't?

303Lithgow · 01-10-2012, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beerman

He wasn't?

Well he is nutty.

01-09-2012, 07:00 AM	#1
Nutty Ned Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: NC Posts: 116	.22 Mag critical defense I bought some as highlighted in the postman and mail thread. I shot some today and here is how it went. First I shot a 12 oz Anheuser bush unopened can of water, as I needed a registration shot because I changed out the the .22lr cylinder for the mag cylinder. I used a Win SJHP and that blew up the can almost as well as a .32 H&R mag HP does. Then I shot a 12 oz Ty-D- Bol plastic bottle full of water with the critical defense ammo. It was ho-hum, the bottle fell over. I will give them credit where due, the exit hole was 2.5 times the entrance hole. What do I think, I'd use the Win ammo if I used .22 mag for SD, which I might for small critters..

01-10-2012, 10:51 AM	#6
Nutty Ned Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: NC Posts: 116	Version #2 People always ask what ammo to use or if I use brand X with a type Z bullet will it go zipping through my wall into the next room or into the next appartment. The answer is probably. Here is what a .22 mag critical defense rnd will do in the best case hitting the wall studs. The critical defense rnd will go through 2, 2x4s and 9/16" into the 3rd. A regular .22 mag won't make it out of the second 2x4. I think that means it could get to the next room easily; but, the stud might stop it because of the width. Incidently, both type rnds will only penetrate 1" of magazines. Last edited by Nutty Ned; 01-10-2012 at 01:13 PM.

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01-09-2012, 07:12 AM	#2
tx gun runner Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 4,996	I use only 1 gal plastic filled with water to test my CCW loads for years . It gives me a good idea how one load or cal works against another one . Try it with the 22lr and then the 22 mag . Then the different between pistol and rifle . I think you will be surprised ...........

01-09-2012, 09:59 AM	#3
Nutty Ned Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: NC Posts: 116	I usually use bigger jugs as well, usually 2.78 qt OJ jugs, so at least there is one constant. I just had the 12 oz jug and wanted to try it for fun; I should have shot the last of those water cans I have for a better comparison. I really do not use .22mag much, but, will be trying other mediums over time just for fun. You know, retired old people need to take it slow. Just for info, I go out shooting on a bicycle so it has to be one thing at a time.

01-09-2012, 10:54 AM	#4
Maximumbob54 Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Jax, FL Posts: 31	I might have to try some of these in the NAA mini.

01-09-2012, 07:03 PM	#5
303Lithgow Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Washington State Posts: 586	I sold my only 22 mags yeas ago. I shoot refilled water bottles all the time with 22LR as they are cheap. Larger cals I use one gallon jugs.

01-10-2012, 02:44 PM	#10
Terry_P Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: NH Posts: 4,278	Interesting report. I have been carrying CCI's in my NAA 22 Mag when I exercise walk. Sounds like it makes sense to switch over and the timing is good as I like to rotate rimfire loads frequently.