Lever action .22LR will take .22 short

[David L]

I have a browning lever action in .22 LR. Somebody told me that it will be able to take the .22 short. ( less noise ) does it true?
THX

 

[pharaoh2]

Yes.

 

[#1bcshooter]

If you want less noise us CCI CB long I use them in my Henry pump . Very quiet

 

[HairTrigger]

can you even get .22short? I don't think I've ever seen them in the shops. Then again I'm never looking for them.

 

[#1bcshooter]

can you even get .22short? I don't think I've ever seen them in the shops. Then again I'm never looking for them.

Yes they are still made & most gun shops would stock them

 

[Winnipeg Toymaker]

the gun may be able to shoot the shorts but realistically the bullet is far short of the rifling in the barrel. It may lead to premature wear on the throat. thus enlarging the chamber. Like using a .308 cart in a 303.rifle. The casings may fit , but the length is far too short.

 

[Hitzy]

Any tube feed .22 will shoot S/L/LR.

 

[cyclone]

Any tube feed .22 will shoot S/L/LR.

Some might not feed them well..I know my Ithaca 72 says .22 LR, but has no issues with CB Longs....haven't tried shorts in it yet, though.

 

[Ganderite]

I tried 22 short in a 22 LR semi. It not only fed, but it operated the slide just fine. Think it was a Marlin.

But 22 shorts ar expensive. I have a 22 short pistol and 22 short Winchester pump. Bought a couple briks of shorts and noted they cost twice as much as the cheap 22 LR.

If you want quiet ammo, but Algula Super Colbri. Sound like a air rifle.

 

[David L]

And what about 22 mag? will take LR,L and short? ( tube fed, lever action)

 

[cyclone]

And what about 22 mag? will take LR,L and short? ( tube fed, lever action)

Different chambers.