Just a dumb question - The Firearms Forum

25yretcoastie · 09-01-2012, 06:18 PM

Can you reload or build your own .22 lr or .22 mag

TheGunClinger · 09-01-2012, 06:28 PM

I am not an expert but I think the answer is no. It would be hard to prime a rimfire. I always wondered how the factory does it.

Twicepop · 09-01-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGunClinger

I am not an expert but I think the answer is no. It would be hard to prime a rimfire. I always wondered how the factory does it.

After the case is formed, the priming compound is placed in the bottom of the case, and then it is spun at a high rate of speed, and the centrifugal force takes the priming compound to the outer edges of the rim.

those who beat their guns into plowshares, will plow for those who didn't

gun-nut · 09-01-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Twicepop

After the case is formed, the priming compound is placed in the bottom of the case, and then it is spun at a high rate of speed, and the centrifugal force takes the priming compound to the outer edges of the rim.

those who beat their guns into plowshares, will plow for those who didn't

So thats how they do it! Learn something new every day.

X Ring · 09-01-2012, 10:38 PM

With special tools it can be done but, it is not worth the time or effort.

jack404 · 09-01-2012, 10:47 PM

Xrings correct , i've got into it a fair bit here , its still something i wish to do

made gadget that will reform the case indent etc some better than others its far from perfect , but the primer while its still liquid , touchy as heck and you can see why its been robotised in the production

doable in a survival need way , i just bulk buy and stash

RJay · 09-01-2012, 11:10 PM

At one time you could buy new primed .22 mag cases, I read a good article on a gentleman who made .17 mags before the round was legalized commercially. Can you still buy new primed .22 mag casings, don't know.

TheGunClinger · 09-02-2012, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Twicepop

After the case is formed, the priming compound is placed in the bottom of the case, and then it is spun at a high rate of speed, and the centrifugal force takes the priming compound to the outer edges of the rim.

those who beat their guns into plowshares, will plow for those who didn't

Thanks for that info. As was said, we learn something new every day.

hstout1143 · 09-02-2012, 08:33 PM

Interesting, I wondered how they did that.

Big Chevy · 09-02-2012, 10:23 PM

1 of the reasons I really love this place, always learning something new.

1LoneWolf75 · 09-02-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jack404

made gadget that will reform the case indent etc some better than others its far from perfect

doable in a survival need way , i just bulk buy and stash

As fer the indent theoretically you wouldn't have to pull it out. I've got some bulk here that don't always fire. After the second wait and a period of settin somewhere in case it does miraculously go off I put it back in the tube and retry it. The firing pin rarely hits the same spot twice. 1 in 1000 times maybe. But still they are cheap enough I'm not gonna worry bout it till its do or die. Like you said buy bulk

25yretcoastie · 09-03-2012, 04:22 PM

Buying in Bulk is what I do now, it would be nice to know how to reload them if the need came up.

CCHolderinMaine · 09-03-2012, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Twicepop

After the case is formed, the priming compound is placed in the bottom of the case, and then it is spun at a high rate of speed, and the centrifugal force takes the priming compound to the outer edges of the rim.

those who beat their guns into plowshares, will plow for those who didn't

Well, in the interests of being accurate and having a little fun

They drop the liquid primer in the cases and spin them. Centripetal acceleration causes tangential velocity in the primer material causing it to spread out evenly around the edge of the case.

Ledslnger · 09-03-2012, 08:38 PM

Where there is a will there is a way. Some people still create rounds for the OLD rimfire wheelguns from back in the day. It is a whole lot of work, but they do it. Can't remember what the round was.....44-40 rimfire maybe. They actually use a mill to do some of the work. Awfully labor intensive, but they have the will. They actually placed contemporary primers into the rim of the cases.

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TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,401	Re: Just a dumb question I am not an expert but I think the answer is no. It would be hard to prime a rimfire. I always wondered how the factory does it. __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

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X Ring V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 194	Re: Just a dumb question With special tools it can be done but, it is not worth the time or effort. __________________ Load More = Shoot More http://s1096.photobucket.com/albums/g327/Wynn3/

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jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Just a dumb question Xrings correct , i've got into it a fair bit here , its still something i wish to do made gadget that will reform the case indent etc some better than others its far from perfect , but the primer while its still liquid , touchy as heck and you can see why its been robotised in the production doable in a survival need way , i just bulk buy and stash

09-01-2012, 11:10 PM	#7
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,504	Re: Just a dumb question At one time you could buy new primed .22 mag cases, I read a good article on a gentleman who made .17 mags before the round was legalized commercially. Can you still buy new primed .22 mag casings, don't know. __________________ RonJames

09-02-2012, 08:33 PM	#9
hstout1143 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: California Contributor Posts: 1,815	Re: Just a dumb question Interesting, I wondered how they did that. __________________ NRA Life Member Kids that hunt and fish don't mug old ladies. "Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives." - Ronald Reagan "Deo Duce, Ferro Comitante", With God as my leader and my sword as my companion

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Big Chevy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 347	Re: Just a dumb question 1 of the reasons I really love this place, always learning something new.

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25yretcoastie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Pierce Fl Posts: 557	Re: Just a dumb question Buying in Bulk is what I do now, it would be nice to know how to reload them if the need came up.

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Ledslnger V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: IA/IL Posts: 436	Re: Just a dumb question Where there is a will there is a way. Some people still create rounds for the OLD rimfire wheelguns from back in the day. It is a whole lot of work, but they do it. Can't remember what the round was.....44-40 rimfire maybe. They actually use a mill to do some of the work. Awfully labor intensive, but they have the will. They actually placed contemporary primers into the rim of the cases.