22 cal. shell casing on the floor, But the single most important reason a .22 is chosen comes down to effectiveness. They aren't powerful, and that's perfect. The muzzle is typically placed just behind the ear, with the shot itself needing just enough power to penetrate the skull ONCE, but not twice. The initial penetration will cause both the bullet and the bone at the point of entry to fragment; those fragments will bounce around inside the skull without exiting, doing even more damage. It is that post-shot action that usually results in the desired end.
Or a handgun. Possibly himself, by his own hand.
22 cal. shell casing on the floor, But the single most important reason a .22 is chosen comes down to effectiveness. They aren't powerful, and that's perfect. The muzzle is typically placed just behind the ear, with the shot itself needing just enough power to penetrate the skull ONCE, but not twice. The initial penetration will cause both the bullet and the bone at the point of entry to fragment; those fragments will bounce around inside the skull without exiting, doing even more damage. It is that post-shot action that usually results in the desired end.
I’ll chip in for .22 mag upgrade. That’s a big head to wanted around...