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Hi Sid sorry to bother you again but ive got some more questions for you.I have a Winchester 320 .22lr rimfire that as you would no ended production in the 70's now im wondering am i able to put todays hyper velocity ammo through it or is there going to be to much pressure for the barrel.also im going to be nocking of some hares on a friends farm in the near future what should i use ammo wise winchester powerpoints? or subsonics if i use subsonics what is the longest distance i can humanely use them at, if i use powerpoints what range would you suggest i sight the rifle in at, 70 metres maybe? Do you have hares over in the US? if not there like 15kg rabbits that can be the size of about a fox, id be head shooting them. Thanks again sid

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I'm not sure just how "hyper" that you talking about but the 320 should have no problem safely digesting all modern .22LR ammo.

If in doubt, please have your firearm inspected and/or contact Winchester for additional information.

Sid Lark

And what are your thoughts on the winchester power points vs subsonic ammo what is the longest distance ic can shoot from with subsonics on hares. Thanks Trent

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Trent,

The ammo companies won't like me much for this but for your purposes either are going to work fine at reasonable distances. In my experience, standard velocity type rounds are going to be more accurate, all things considered.

If you hit a hare with either of these in the butt..... you will have poor results. Hit them where it counts with either and your results are going to be the same.

I always go for the standard velocity ammo. In fact, I usually use "target" .22LR ammo in my Weatherby Mark 22 for small game here in Ohio. I want accuracy over anything else. When you are trying to shoot a fox squirrel in the head at 50 yards, accuracy means more that velocity.

As for distance, I'd keep my shots within 50 yards to start out with and see what kind of results that you get. I would personally be a little suspect of the terminal ballistics much beyond that point.

Sid Lark