22 WMR of late, having purchased a Marlin bolt rifle which he swears by-when he can find his ammunition-and appreciates the additional velocity and striking power of the bigger cartridge. It has been a constant companion, taking both gray and red squirrels, cottontail rabbits and other small game, it has taken dozens of woodchucks, numerous skunks, foxes, coyotes and other furbearers as well as playing the role of target rifle while preparing for safaris. 22 than any other rifle I own, as I get to take it afield more than any of the others. I have possibly had more fun with that little. 22 LR, which my father had given me as a Christmas gift back in 1985-slipped out the office door, and ended that dog’s chicken eating career. While his search for ammunition continued, I took my favorite (and only) rimfire-a Ruger Model 77/22, chambered in. keeps chickens out back, and predators are a real issue. I had just gotten to work-my father and I share a Land Surveying office in the basement of his house-to find Ol’ Grumpy Pants scrambling around the office, frantically searching for ammunition.
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