I shoot 200 yards with .22LR from prone with iron sights and get 3 shot groups, which are 5 inches apart. However, with my Anschutz 1903 that's expected. With one of those Romanian .22LR training rifles, you'd be lucky to strike the target at 200 yards.
Point being, your accuracy is only as good as yourself and your rifle, regardless of caliber. Unless of course, you're talking about shooting at distances further than 200 yards. I've heard that the .17HMR is a flat shooter, and at distances of more than 200 yards, that might be your best choice. I’ve also heard it’s flatter than the .22 Magnum. Personally, I don’t care for the .22 Magnum. I believe it’s more of a novelty item than anything else.
Just what kind of shooting do you want to do? Casual plinking, or target shooting, or maybe hunting practice? Also, at what distances do you speak of? Why not just go for the .308? If you can add in a little more information, it would be helpful.
If you want to talk more about long range shooting with the .22, give me a PM or an e-mail. I'll be glad to answer any questions.
Have a good ‘un!
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