Great links,Demon. I enjoyed. That CZ does look nice.
22 WMR deserves more discussion. I consider it a hot topic at this point.
I took time to do some testing. The gun is Marlin's XT22 Magnum. ($250) scoped with Weaver's Kaspa 3-9X ($110) rings ($40) sling ($20) ($420 invested)
1st test was (3) dry but not rotted 2x6's placed an inch apart. The bullet (cci maxi mag hp 40 grain) went through the 1st stud. Small entry hole. Big going out. Went 1/2 way through the 2nd stud. I split the stud to examine the bullet: expanded/mushroomed yet all intact.
2nd test was in the same fashion using (3) square aluminum plates each 1/8" thick. Bullet went cleanly through the 1st plate and obviously expanding to twice its diameter before also penetrating the 2nd plate. The second hole looked .40 caliber. The 3rd plate got a dent in it.
All shots were from 50 yards.
A 3rd test was at a steel cable pulled tight with a come-a-long to test consistency with vertical shot placement. This cable was a mere 3/8 inch diameter. I think it was winch cable. Cable was nicely visible with the scope cranked up to 9X. Hit it almost every time.10 out of 12. Again, all at 50 yards.
Conclusion: The performance of this round through the alum plates made me smile.
I'm sure you realize,like I do,Demon, just what this round might be suited for. Right ? ............Squirrel hunting. I am sick and tired of the billions of commercial chickens that this sick society consumes. I think the 22 magnum may be a key in fixing this problem. Hunt more squirrels. Of course this requires aiming at the head (don't shoot the body-you want clean carcass),sometimes from 50 yards,at quite an angle. ( when they're high up in trees) Using a "Bog Pod" can help with this. [Image:
https://image.sportsmansguide.com/adimgs...62i_ts.jpg]As far as cooking goes. You gotta go low & slow. Use olive oil and keep lid on pan for 30 minutes. Then flash fry. Salt or Adobo to taste. More squirrel hunters= better world.
Before you give up on CCI ammo,Demon,check the gun. CCI makes good ammo-many varieties in 22WMR. Havn't had a prob yet,here. The Marlin XT 22Mag is great for the money. That semi-auto CZ looks good too. Here's links to what I think might be the best:
https://www.magnumresearch.com/magnum-lite-22/#
https://www.savagearms.com/content?p=fir...ry&s=47400
https://savagearms.com/content?p=firearm...ry&s=95200
The Savage "accu-trigger" is amazing. That A22 might be a winner.