[ARCHIVED THREAD] - .22 ammo

Posted: 2/28/2013 11:24:47 AM EDT

Can .22 long rifle be fired in a handgun chambered for .22 magnum?

Thanks for the input. Believe me, I will not be trying it

Posted: 2/28/2013 11:27:40 AM EDT

[#1]

From everything I have read, No.
The case dimension of a 22 magnum is wider than that of a 22lr.
Supposedly a 22lr case has a chance of rupturing in a 22 magnum chamber.
I've never wanted to test it out.

Posted: 2/28/2013 11:28:48 AM EDT

[#2]

I've read that it CAN be done, HAS been done, but SHOULDN'T be done. You're asking for trouble. Don't do it.

Posted: 2/28/2013 12:54:48 PM EDT

[#3]

I had a Charter Arms Pathfinder in 22 Magnum. Shot 22lr all the time. Try yours out and see if the case splits. If it does,stop. If not fire at will.

Posted: 2/28/2013 3:44:41 PM EDT

[#4]

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Can .22 long rifle be fired in a handgun chambered for .22 magnum?

It's like kicking a MMA fighter in the nuts. Just because it can be done, doesn't mean it should be done.

Either get a dedicated .22LR gun or buy .22mag ammo, IMO. How many extra sets of eyeballs ya got, anyways?

Posted: 3/1/2013 5:01:15 PM EDT

[#5]

def not

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