Do you get bored shooting .22s?

[Jim B]

Several years ago I put together a nice Ruger 10/22. Aftermarket barrel, stock, installed some Volquartsen trigger parts which lightened up the trigger nicely, scope, etc. It shoots pretty well; about .35" or so at 50 yards. The problem is, I never shoot the damn thing. I'll usually bring a .22 along when I go to the range (I also have a Ruger MkII target pistol) but I never get around to shooting them. After shooting the larger calibers at 100 to 300 yards, shooting a rifle at 50 yards seems kind of boring. I guess I could shoot the .22 at 100 yards, but I'd rather just use the AR or R700s.

Anyone else feel this way?

(Mods: I didn't put this in the rimfire section because it seems (to me, at least ) like more of a "general discussion" thread. I'm not asking any specific questions on what parts to use, etc.)

[spqrzilla]

No, I never get bored shooting .22's. If you get bored, you are doing it wrong. Probably holding it wrong too.

[hatidua]

After shooting the larger calibers at 100 to 300 yards, shooting a rifle at 50 yards seems kind of boring. I guess I could shoot the .22 at 100 yards

Wouldn't that be about as boring as shooting "larger calibers" at 100 yards?

[ray1970]

I get bored with 22s as well. I guess I just need more noise and recoil.

[Ridge]

I haven't shot a round of .22 in almost 2 years. I sold my .22 when ammo had disappeared. It'd be rotting away right now otherwise.

[Great-Kazoo]

I don't get bored, just have enough variety in the 22lr selection. My 10/22 collects the most dust.

[3beansalad]

I guess it all depends on what you are doing with your 22. My sons and I have a blast taking out ground squirrels on a ranch in the mountains. We never get bored when there is a pink mist following the trigger squeeze.

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[Zach O]

Hell no!

[rbeau30]

You should donate your lonely ammo and .22 firearms to me for a great price, I'll take em off your hands.

A buddy of mine got out to 400 yards with his .22 consistently.

[Aloha_Shooter]

Nope, never bored. Anything you're doing wrong is amplified when you're shooting .22 so precision .22 work can be a downright challenge.