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Squirrels, rabbits and varmints: rifles, loads and honest shot distances.
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Best .22 rifle for squirrel hunting
Best .22 rifles for squirrel hunting compared by weight, price and features, plus ammo energy data, scope choice, shot distances and suppressor notes.
Small-game, varmint and suppressed hunting setups
Squirrel, rabbit and varmint setups for the Tikka T1x and CZ 457: .22 LR vs .17 HMR, ammo, scopes, suppressed hunting with subsonic loads, shot distances and carry weight.
.17 HMR vs .22 LR vs .22 WMR
.17 HMR vs .22 LR vs .22 WMR compared with maker ballistics: velocity, energy, drop, and which suits targets, NRL22, small game and varmints, plus rifles in each caliber.
.22 LR drop and wind charts
.22 LR drop and wind drift tables from published ballistic data: 50 and 100 yard zeros, high velocity, standard velocity, Stinger and Quiet-22, out to 200 yards.
How far can a .22 shoot?
How far a .22 LR can shoot: maximum travel (over 1.5 miles per hunter education), practical effective range for small game and targets, and what limits it.
Cold-weather rimfire shooting
Cold-weather .22 LR shooting: what published tests show about velocity and temperature, zero shifts, lubrication, condensation, batteries and winter gear.
Suppressor hunting laws by state
State-by-state suppressor ownership and hunting legality as of October 12, 2026, including the October 9 ATF change, with sources. A dated summary, not legal advice.