22 rem jet magnum / ammo - The Firearms Forum

johnboat · 05-11-2009, 06:35 AM

a freind found a old brand new box of this ammo and was wandering what it was worth and how long was it made and what manufactures made this chambering / rifle ? looks like a necked down 38spl.? what is the approx velocity? appear to be jacketed soft nose .

Alpo · 05-11-2009, 09:53 AM

It is a necked down 357 Magnum. It was made in a few rifles (all single shots that I'm aware of) and the S&W Model 53 revolver. http://cosmolineandrust.blogspot.com...53-2-1974.html

It's long obsolete, so people with the guns would like it, and when you can find it, it is expensive. http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/4,5624.html

Bindernut · 05-11-2009, 08:24 PM

I've seen a couple older T/C Contender barrels in .22Jet as well. Both 10".

I don't remember what velocity the round would do out of a S&W revolver....I would guess somewhere around 2000-2200fps with a 40gr.
The 4th edition Hornady manual still has data for the Jet (developed using a 10" Contender barrel). It shows a max velocity of 2500-2600fps using a 40gr out a 10" tube.

That S&W53 was a neat revolver. They came from the factory with a set of chamber inserts for the cylinder so you could also shoot .22LR in the gun. Also, the bore of the 53 was only .222" diameter (as opposed to the more common .224" bore for centerfire .22s) This smaller bore was done so it would handle the .22LR fired from the inserts more accurately.
Contender barrels in .22Jet have the standard .224" bore...

I haven't seen a 53 in person since I was a kid. They're very collectible now...especially if they are in good shape and still have the rimfire cylinder inserts.
Not sure how long they made em though. They were introduced in '61 and were still made in at least the early 70s.

that ammo is no longer made by Remington anymore so it's probably got some collectors value itself.

05-11-2009, 06:35 AM	#1
johnboat V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 96	22 rem jet magnum / ammo a freind found a old brand new box of this ammo and was wandering what it was worth and how long was it made and what manufactures made this chambering / rifle ? looks like a necked down 38spl.? what is the approx velocity? appear to be jacketed soft nose . -->

05-11-2009, 09:53 AM	#2
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,657	Re: 22 rem jet magnum / ammo It is a necked down 357 Magnum. It was made in a few rifles (all single shots that I'm aware of) and the S&W Model 53 revolver. http://cosmolineandrust.blogspot.com...53-2-1974.html It's long obsolete, so people with the guns would like it, and when you can find it, it is expensive. http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/4,5624.html __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

05-11-2009, 08:24 PM	#3
Bindernut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ND, USA Posts: 2,443	Re: 22 rem jet magnum / ammo I've seen a couple older T/C Contender barrels in .22Jet as well. Both 10". I don't remember what velocity the round would do out of a S&W revolver....I would guess somewhere around 2000-2200fps with a 40gr. The 4th edition Hornady manual still has data for the Jet (developed using a 10" Contender barrel). It shows a max velocity of 2500-2600fps using a 40gr out a 10" tube. That S&W53 was a neat revolver. They came from the factory with a set of chamber inserts for the cylinder so you could also shoot .22LR in the gun. Also, the bore of the 53 was only .222" diameter (as opposed to the more common .224" bore for centerfire .22s) This smaller bore was done so it would handle the .22LR fired from the inserts more accurately. Contender barrels in .22Jet have the standard .224" bore... I haven't seen a 53 in person since I was a kid. They're very collectible now...especially if they are in good shape and still have the rimfire cylinder inserts. Not sure how long they made em though. They were introduced in '61 and were still made in at least the early 70s. that ammo is no longer made by Remington anymore so it's probably got some collectors value itself. Last edited by Bindernut; 05-11-2009 at 08:30 PM..