Number of shots to drop an attacker? (.22lr rifle)

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It's clear that a .22 has far better ballistics from a rifle, but how reliable would a rifle be in stopping an attacker? Figure you had enough time to react and take multiple shots. Some report that a .22lr can drop in one shot at a percentage of around 40-50%, but some seem to believe that no matter how many times you shoot them, they wont stop.

What would some of you guys think? Could a .22lr rifle be effective if given the right circumstance?
 
Could a .22lr rifle be effective if given the right circumstance?
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The answer to this, as asked, is "of course", under the right circumstance. Circumstance will also dictate how many rounds ANY target will absorb, but that won't be determined until the stopping round is fired.

Now that all that mumbo-jumbo is out of the way, if all I had access to was a 22, I'd rather have it than nothing at all.
 
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Shot placement is every thing. I would rather be shot by a 50BMG in the foot than a 22 short at the base of the skull.
 
Given the right circumstances, you could kill with a thumb tack :rolleyes: I know a lot of people say it just won't kill, but I think it has plenty of potential for lethality. Also, I've heard that .22s have killed more people than any other non-military round. All that being said though, in a dark, confined alley late at night when circumstances are far from ideal, I would be more dangerous with a Kabar than a .22
 
"for most people reading this a 22 semi auto would be more effective then a .45 pistol. "

Do you mean shooting it or being shot by it? ;)

I love the .22 LR. It might even be a fine round if you're capable of shooting a moving person in the eye. Otherwise, it's a real crap shoot throwing a small, slow bullet against hard things like bones and stuff.
 
I mean using it for defense. Most people can shoot a .22 rifle more accurate and faster then a pistol. And when your adrenaline is pumping and your hands shaking you would be more stable with a shoulder fired weapon. A 22 to the head or spine will stop someone faster than a big pistol bullet to the guts.
 
A tube-magazine semi-auto .22 rifle oughta work rather well, really, for up-close social work. The thing to remember is to keep on trucking until the fat lady sings. Like the man said, you shoot to stop. It ain't over until the bad guy stops.
 
I mean using it for defense. Most people can shoot a .22 rifle more accurate and faster then a pistol. And when your adrenaline is pumping and your hands shaking you would be more stable with a shoulder fired weapon. A 22 to the head or spine will stop someone faster than a big pistol bullet to the guts.
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OK I hear ya and may not entirely disagree, especially with this part
Most people can shoot a .22 rifle more accurate and faster then a pistol.
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What got me in your first post was
most people reading this
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Big difference in most people and most people that frequent firearms forums. I know it doesn't apply to 100%, but I would venture a guess that the majority on the gunboards own and know how to use a handgun.
 
A .22 out of a typical carbine will hit like a large ball-peen hammer at engagement ranges. You must be prepared to whack someone in places similarly appropriate to where you would hit to stop with the hammer. How many times? I like ten per serving. I wish I could tell beforehand how much company ...
 
I remember reading a recent statistic that the .22 is the number one at the top of the list for homicides and murders associated with shootings in the us.
 
I've wondered the same thing about my 22wmr.
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Thinking about the Kel Tec PMR-30, I could see someone easily putting a lot of rounds on target very quickly. I can't imagine many people standing up to such a barrage.
 
There was a State Trooper here killed 2 years ago with one .22 round. He got into a shoot out with the scumbag and hit him 3x with a .40. When he approchaed the **** shot him one in the armpit went through his heart killing him instantly. The scumbag survived the 3 hit to the chest from the 40.
 
A million. Or until there's no more bullets. You never know, the BG might be playin possum.

Kinda a hard question to answer really. What kinda bullets, out of what kind of rifle, during what time of year, in what part of the country?

And really, none of that matters nearly as much as where are you putting the bullets, from what angle, what direction (in relation to target) and what distance.

And when you answer all that; how big is the target, what drugs are they on, how much have they drank (alcohol wise) and what are they doing? (IE trying to do a little B&E, maybe just kill you, rape...whatever.)
The reason I added the last part is someone trying to hurt/kill you vs just wanting some free stuff might be a bit different in mindset/determination/armament.

When all else fails, shoot till your gun goes *click* then club them until someone pulls you off. If they don't die from that, find out what religion they are and change to that. Just kidden...sorta...
 
What would some of you guys think? Could a .22lr rifle be effective if given the right circumstance?
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Given the right circumstance, even a penny could be effective. It all depends on how you stack the deck.

A tube-magazine semi-auto .22 rifle oughta work rather well, really, for up-close social work. The thing to remember is to keep on trucking until the fat lady sings. Like the man said, you shoot to stop. It ain't over until the bad guy stops.
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My Great Uncle was murdered at his front door (shot through his screen/storm door). The shooter's weapon of choice was a pump-action .22 LR.

My Great Uncle is said to have been hit only twice in the chest, before dropping to the floor.
But... the bad guy didn't stop until the magazine was empty, and it was QUITE effective.
 
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