SODA POP vs .17HMR .22WMR .22LR RIFLES

This video argues that .22 LR is the top budget-friendly ammunition caliber to buy in 2026 due to its extreme affordability, minimal recoil, and versatility. It emphasizes that accuracy and the ability to train consistently are more critical than raw power for most shooters. The caliber's practicality extends to easier carrying, storage, and a wide variety of available firearms, making it ideal for consistent practice and long-term stockpiling.

This guide details the process of loading and firing a .22 LR AR-style rifle, emphasizing its intended uses for small game hunting and as an affordable training platform. The video demonstrates competent handling, loading, and shooting proficiency from an authoritative perspective. It highlights the importance of using the .22 Rimfire caliber for its specific purposes.

This video provides a practical guide for shooters looking to maintain proficiency amidst rising ammunition costs. The expert instructor recommends shifting to more affordable platforms like .22 LR rifles (specifically the Ruger 10/22), Pistol-Caliber Carbines (PCCs) in 9mm, and air rifles for cost-effective practice. The advice focuses on maximizing training opportunities by selecting firearms that offer a lower cost-per-round without sacrificing essential marksmanship skill development.

This guide, presented by veteran firearms editors Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington, details the advantages of starting new shooters with a bolt-action .22 LR rifle over a semi-automatic. It emphasizes learning fundamental shooting skills like sight alignment and trigger control, preventing bad habits, and highlights the accuracy and value often found in budget bolt-actions. For experienced shooters, recommendations for high-quality precision .22 LR firearms are also provided.

This video demonstrates the operation and visual effects of several distinct firearms, including the Ruger 10/22 with tracer rounds, a classic Colt 1911, an Arisaka Type 99, an 1873 Cattleman revolver, and a Chiappa Rhino 60 DS. The instruction is presented in a silent, demonstrative ASMR style, highlighting safe firearm handling, proficient loading/unloading, and consistent marksmanship on steel targets, showcasing high-level expertise.

This guide details the process of preparing and shooting the Smith & Wesson M&P22X with a suppressor and red dot sight, as demonstrated by Misha. It covers ammunition selection, magazine loading, firearm preparation, and shooting techniques at an outdoor range. The demonstration highlights the suppressed sound signature and optic performance.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides a practical, albeit unconventional, comparison of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The expert demonstrates varying levels of terminal performance, from the .22LR's significant splitting to the .45 ACP's complete watermelon fragmentation, highlighting the differences in hydraulic shock and expansion. The test utilizes specific hollow-point ammunition, including Speer Gold Dot, Aguila Super Maximum, and Underwood XTP, showcasing their effects.

This video provides a practical, safety-conscious comparison of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, details the testing methodology and results, emphasizing the risks of ricochet. None of the tested pistol calibers fully penetrated the concrete block's second wall, suggesting their limitations for certain penetration scenarios.

This review of the Taurus TX22 .22 LR pistol details its features, including a 16+1 capacity and excellent trigger. While initial testing with CCI Mini-Mags was flawless, subsequent tests with various ammunition types revealed cycling issues and culminated in a catastrophic failure. The failure was attributed to a squib load followed by a second shot, causing a barrel bulge and ruptured casing, highlighting potential ammunition inconsistencies. The review provides a detailed look at disassembly and damage assessment.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides an experimental comparison of three popular rimfire calibers: .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR, using cantaloupes as ballistic mediums. The host, an experienced shooter, demonstrates the distinct terminal ballistics of each round, highlighting how bullet construction and velocity affect target interaction. The comparison offers practical insights into the performance differences between these rimfire cartridges on soft tissue simulants.