22LR in 22 Magnum
- Thread starter metoe
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ummmmm yeh, thats why one is called a 22 long rifle and ones a 22 magnum.
the 22lr will chamber in the 22mag but the case will be smaller and upon firing, the case will swell to 22mag size and could rupture or split and you don't want that.
the 22lr will chamber in the 22mag but the case will be smaller and upon firing, the case will swell to 22mag size and could rupture or split and you don't want that.
...but I'll readily admit I've never tried it, personally.....
If you wish to have a firearm that does both get a Ruger SA Convertable with a cylinder in .22lr and another in .22 wmr.
Otherwise its very unwise to fire .22 shells in a firearm chambered for .22 wmr.
Its like kissing your sister, you can most likely do it but it really isnt wise.
Otherwise its very unwise to fire .22 shells in a firearm chambered for .22 wmr.
Its like kissing your sister, you can most likely do it but it really isnt wise.
- Location
- London, Ontario
Just get a Ruger Single Six.....you have a .22LR cylinder and a .22Mag cylinder and it takes a few seconds to switch em.
- Location
- Winnipeg,Man.
Like trying to put a 4 cylinder into a semi, will it fit? If it was meant to fire LR then it would be marked so. That is why all guns are stamped with the proper ammo caliber. Some may have been altered with a rebore and not restamped . If in doubt, take to a gunsmith for a chamber size check.
