j/w b/c my brother-in-law has a walter p22 pistol and i have a marlin model 60 .22 rifle and i was wondering which one had more stopping power, also will a .22 rifle or a walter p22 pistol be able to shoot through a car's gas tank? (i know it's a stupid question but i'm just curious!!)
2007-03-19 00:09:59 · 7 answers · asked by Isaac D 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Your question is just academic, right? Here goes... Same caliber rifle vs. pistol the rifle will have the edge every time. The longer barrel allows the bullet to develop more velocity, energy & 'power.'
Will either penetrate a car's gas tank? The rifle has the better chance but it depends on distance, angle and ammo used. I seriously doubt that the Walthers P-22 even with the optional 5" inch barrel and the hottest .22 ammo would penetrate a gas tank at other than point blank range. DON'T EVEN TRY THIS. In fact, shooting at metal with a .22 is extremely risky due to possible ricochetes and injury/death to self and others. The .22 bullet is soft lead which tends to 'bounce' since the cartridge doesn't develope enough energy to cause the bullet itself to disintegrate upon impact.
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2007-03-19 03:38:34 · answer #1 · answered by H 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You do understand, I hope, that having adults with firearms ask this sort of question is a bit scary?! The longer barrel of your rifle will give the 22 LR cartridge a modest increase in velocity and therefore a significantly greater degree of terminal energy. It won't reliably penetrate sheet metal, but it won't do it any good, either, and may occasionally punch a hole, so you need more as a backstop. Both firearms are OK for punching holes in paper, or for dispatching an occasional squirrel or rabbit for the pot, and they're certainly capable of killing a human being, but inadequate for self-defense.
You guys really need to find somebody that knows about firearms (with luck, somebody that has a chronograph) to mentor you. Oh, and the pistol is made by Walther; there's an H in there.
2007-03-19 02:08:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Simon got it right. Assuming you use the same loads, then the rifle will generate more muzzle velocity. A .22 might be able to shoot through a gas tank, but not if it had to penetrate the car's body first. With numerous shots in the same spot or same area then it would penetrate over time. For example, if you unloaded all ten rounds in the same area, it might weaken the metal enough to penetrate, but not on one shot.
2007-03-19 04:32:24 · answer #3 · answered by The Big Shot 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
weapons of the same cal. In a rifle as opposed to a pistol. The rifle will have more muzzle velocity, hence more penetrating power
2007-03-19 00:14:49 · answer #4 · answered by Simon M 3 · 8⤊ 0⤋
No rifle has more stopping power because of length of barrel. faster bullet = greater power. yes will shoot through gas tank... Why?
2007-03-19 12:32:37 · answer #5 · answered by chris s 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No way can the pistol out shoot the long gun GAS tank they would not reach it out on the ground probley there just sheetmetal
2007-03-19 12:37:23 · answer #6 · answered by havenjohnny 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the bullet if the bullet is of the right type and loading you will be able to do whatever you want with either.
2007-03-19 00:22:02 · answer #7 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋