.22 LR can be a very lethal round if properly employed. From my studies, maximum penetration (desirable) is achieved with high speed solids rather than hollow points.

Jeff Cooper, who far exceeded my gun knowledge, once wrote that the best employment of a .22 is to shoot for the eye sockets. Hollow points to the body have worked, but don't usually don't penetrate very far into the vitals. "Stopping power" with a body hit is nil - but following Cooper's advice would be wise - a hit to an eyeball at close range would stop a fight.

John

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