If one was to remove the "Zeus" label from the box, they would see the warning "Not For Use In Revolvers." Anyone able to expand
Similar story with the old .44-40, the first successful center fire cartridge. Originally developed for the relatively weak '73 Winchester rifle, and later used by Colt in their SAA revolvers.Not an expert, but I believe that back in the WRF’s time of popularity, there were a lot of rifles chambered for it. And a lot of crappy “Suicide Special”-type revolvers. I imagine that the ammo manufacturer is concerned about the liability issues associated with using it in those aging revolvers of questionable quality. OTOH, I have a Colt Police Positive Target that I wouldn’t hesitate to run any WRF through. So really, it probably depends on the revolver. But the ammo manufacturer is going to put some distance between our discretion and their liability.
I've come across .22wrf and it specially said not for use in revolvers. No idea why
If anyone else is still perusing this thread, I have a question about the WRF ammunition the OP pictured above.
If one was to remove the "Zeus" label from the box, they would see the warning "Not For Use In Revolvers." Anyone able to expand on this?
This is because .22 WRF predates jacketed rimfire bullets- the early loads were externally lubricated like LR bullets. Colt, and perhaps some others, rifled their .22WRF revolver barrels the same as the .22LR barrels and they are too tight for jacketed bullets- excessive pressures, squibs, and stripped jackets left in the bore may result. Unfortunately, almost all .22 WRF ammo found today is jacketed.Not an expert, but I believe that back in the WRF’s time of popularity, there were a lot of rifles chambered for it. And a lot of crappy “Suicide Special”-type revolvers. I imagine that the ammo manufacturer is concerned about the liability issues associated with using it in those aging revolvers of questionable quality. OTOH, I have a Colt Police Positive Target that I wouldn’t hesitate to run any WRF through. So really, it probably depends on the revolver. But the ammo manufacturer is going to put some distance between our discretion and their liability.