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Old 12-21-2009, 08:41 PM
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I doubt you'll see it obsolete in our lifetime. Unlike the 5mm rem rimfire there have been millions of guns chambered in this round sold over a much longer period. ( I myself have had as many as 7, 22 "mags" at one time.) Besides, it still fills a niche in the rifle world. Namely: Allot more umph than a .22 lr in a .22lr priced (and sized) rifle. I found it to be a "nice nice" weapon for critters out to 110 yds or so. Lastly, It also can be used in seasons/locations that ban centerfire cartridges due to hunting regs.
All that said, while I'm impressed with the accuracy of my mod 48, I've never been impressed with muzzle energy a 22 mag produces (over a .22lr) in handgun barrels. These rounds need some barrel length to come up to potential.

Interesting side note here. the 22 mag does seem to be loosing ground to the 17HMR round in rifle sales. The 17 HMR does seem to have a slight edge in accuracy and shoots nearly flat out to that same 100 yds.
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