.22 long rifle cartridge through a .22 mag rifle???? - The Firearms Forum

jstgsn · 07-15-2011, 03:58 PM

Can it be done? Should it be done? Has it been done?

woolleyworm · 07-15-2011, 04:31 PM

No, absolutely not.

permafrost · 07-15-2011, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jstgsn

Can it be done? Should it be done? Has it been done?

If there are humans(I use the term loosely) involved, you can bet its been done. But DON'T!

jstgsn · 07-15-2011, 05:41 PM

Thank you for the quick responses. I did a little more research and found the actual specs on .22 long rifle and .22 mag. No it would not be wise to fire a .22 from a .22 mag rifle. Kinda like taking a car antennae that was sorta close in size to a .22 and putting it in and hammering on the case until it went off. (Wow! that worked! Where's my pinky finger? ouch ouch ouch ouch.)
Sorry to waste cyber space.
ferd

Bigbill · 07-17-2011, 01:03 PM

The lead build up will be very bad at the throat of the chamber were it meets the barrel. The "free-bore space" is way too much. Then the residue from the 22lr case rim and the longer case rim of the 22wmr will have build up in this area too which can be even harder to clean out so the 22wmr can be used again. If we think about it this is why some 22lr revolvers come with an extra 22wmr cylinder too.

Alpo · 07-17-2011, 01:36 PM

Bigbill, your post makes it sound like an inconvenience. The lead build up will be bad. The residue will be hard to clean.

It's not an inconvenience. It's a danger. It's like firing 308 in a 30/06. It can be done. But it's a BAD PLAN.

Guns come chambered for a specific round, for a reason. Just because you can make another one work does not mean you should.

Bobitis · 07-17-2011, 02:02 PM

Ok...

This question makes me ask again about the 'Judge'.

If ya can't shoot a .22 LR in a magnum chamber, how is it ok to shoot a .45 cartridge in a cylinder that's designed for a shot shell?

Hawg · 07-17-2011, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobitis

Ok...

This question makes me ask again about the 'Judge'.

If ya can't shoot a .22 LR in a magnum chamber, how is it ok to shoot a .45 cartridge in a cylinder that's designed for a shot shell?

Because the 22 mag chamber is bigger than a LR chamber. The .45/.410 chambers are the same. The .45 wont be the most accurate thing with the long jump but it's no hazzard.

Alpo · 07-17-2011, 02:55 PM

You can shoot a 45 Colt in a chamber designed for a 410 shotshell for the same reason you can shoot a 38 special in a chamber designed for a 357 magnum. The only physical difference in the two is length.

The 22 magnum is not only longer than a 22 Long Rifle, but it is also bigger around.

JLA · 07-17-2011, 06:45 PM

So much bigger around in fact, you can fit a fired .22LR case inside a fired .22WMR case..

Artemus · 07-17-2011, 07:29 PM

Once I was shooting my Ruger Single Six and by mistake shot several 22lr in the 22mag cylinder.The fired cases split down the side.No damage but a rude awakening.

RJay · 07-18-2011, 06:40 AM

Post removed, didn't want to upset anyone

07-15-2011, 03:58 PM	#1
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07-15-2011, 04:31 PM	#2
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: .22 long rifle cartridge through a .22 mag rifle???? No, absolutely not. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

07-15-2011, 05:41 PM	#4
jstgsn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Milford, Delaware Contributor Posts: 1,277	Re: .22 long rifle cartridge through a .22 mag rifle???? Thank you for the quick responses. I did a little more research and found the actual specs on .22 long rifle and .22 mag. No it would not be wise to fire a .22 from a .22 mag rifle. Kinda like taking a car antennae that was sorta close in size to a .22 and putting it in and hammering on the case until it went off. (Wow! that worked! Where's my pinky finger? ouch ouch ouch ouch.) Sorry to waste cyber space. ferd

07-17-2011, 01:03 PM	#5
Bigbill V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Northeast(ct) Posts: 216	Re: .22 long rifle cartridge through a .22 mag rifle???? The lead build up will be very bad at the throat of the chamber were it meets the barrel. The "free-bore space" is way too much. Then the residue from the 22lr case rim and the longer case rim of the 22wmr will have build up in this area too which can be even harder to clean out so the 22wmr can be used again. If we think about it this is why some 22lr revolvers come with an extra 22wmr cylinder too.

07-17-2011, 01:36 PM	#6
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,667	Re: .22 long rifle cartridge through a .22 mag rifle???? Bigbill, your post makes it sound like an inconvenience. The lead build up will be bad. The residue will be hard to clean. It's not an inconvenience. It's a danger. It's like firing 308 in a 30/06. It can be done. But it's a BAD PLAN. Guns come chambered for a specific round, for a reason. Just because you can make another one work does not mean you should. __________________ 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.

07-17-2011, 02:02 PM	#7
Bobitis Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,612	Re: .22 long rifle cartridge through a .22 mag rifle???? Ok... This question makes me ask again about the 'Judge'. If ya can't shoot a .22 LR in a magnum chamber, how is it ok to shoot a .45 cartridge in a cylinder that's designed for a shot shell? __________________ ^.^ A point in every direction is the same as having no point at all

07-17-2011, 02:55 PM	#9
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,667	Re: .22 long rifle cartridge through a .22 mag rifle???? You can shoot a 45 Colt in a chamber designed for a 410 shotshell for the same reason you can shoot a 38 special in a chamber designed for a 357 magnum. The only physical difference in the two is length. The 22 magnum is not only longer than a 22 Long Rifle, but it is also bigger around. __________________ 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.

07-17-2011, 06:45 PM	#10
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: .22 long rifle cartridge through a .22 mag rifle???? So much bigger around in fact, you can fit a fired .22LR case inside a fired .22WMR case.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

07-17-2011, 07:29 PM	#11
Artemus V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mass. Posts: 358	Re: .22 long rifle cartridge through a .22 mag rifle???? Once I was shooting my Ruger Single Six and by mistake shot several 22lr in the 22mag cylinder.The fired cases split down the side.No damage but a rude awakening.

07-18-2011, 06:40 AM	#12
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,487	Re: .22 long rifle cartridge through a .22 mag rifle???? Post removed, didn't want to upset anyone __________________ RonJames Last edited by RJay; 07-18-2011 at 08:30 AM..