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		rich_sasha on April 18, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Evidence that life flashes before the eyes upon de... I’m no firearms buff, I though .22 rifles are good for squirrels and such likes? Relative to the size of the target, .22 is a pretty big calibre I’d think.

LgWoodenBadger on April 19, 2022 [–]

.22 is also the caliber of the vast majority of infantry weapons in the world.

In 22lr (the piddly little gun most kids learn to shoot on where I love) it’s enough for small game like a squirrel.

In 5.56x45 (NATO) or 5.45x39 (Russia) it’s suitable for larger game like humans or deer.

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