SwordRapier
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I know that this is probably a stupid question but can you safely shoot 22 long rifle shell out of the revolver chambered for 22 mag? I know you can fire 38’s out of a 357 I was just wondering if the same principal applied?
can you safely shoot 22 long rifle shell out of the revolver chambered for 22 mag
So, to answer your question, if it was a last resort, it could be done. I'd say that common sense rules against it.
Can I fire .22 Shorts in a .22 LR cylinder?
Yes, Shorts can be fired in a Long Rifle cylinder; the case diameter of the two are identical.
Can I fire .22 Shorts/.22 LR in a Magnum cylinder?
No! WMR (Magnum) cartridges have an incrementally larger diameter (despite firing an identically sized bullet; don't ask me why). While Shorts and LRs can physically be placed into the chambers of a WMR cylinder (but you'll notice a sloppy fit), it is not safe to do so, as the brass case may split when fired.
For guns which have conversion (second) cylinders, the cylinder size is stamped on the end of the cylinder (or use a WMR cartridge as a gauge; if it fits the chamber, it's a WMR cylinder).
.22 WRF is still around and kick'n!
Both CCI & Winchester make ammo.