What rounds can a Ruger 10/22 use?

[Enter_Narne]

Hello,

I'm interested in information on the Ruger 10/22 rifle. I know it is supposed to fire .22lr rounds, but can this weapon fire different forms of .22 rounds?

Thanks

 

[cslinger]

The 10/22 in caliber .22LR is designed only for .22 Long Rifle rounds. There is or at least was a .22 Magnum version but these are two different guns and cannot interchange ammo between them.

As for what .22LR ammo the 10/22 can shoot, pretty much anything you can stuff in it.

Chris

 

[lamazza]

I have fired .22 short but they will not feed from mag..

 

[Enter_Narne]

Thanks for the info.

 

[SDC]

I have also seen conversion kits with magazines that let you shoot 22 Shorts in these, as well as .17-calibre barrels that let you switch from .22 to .17 Mach II.

 

[50caliber123]

I think with the 10/22, the better question is what can a ruger 10/22 not shoot? Having a match chamber in an aftermarket barrel can prevent you from shooting CCI Stingers.

 

[1 old 0311]

I shoot .22 shorts for pest control. With a little holdover it is VERY accurate out to 50 yards, and makes less noise than a beer fart.