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No. .22 WMR (22 magnum) has a larger diameter than 22 LR, and will split the cartridge casing. Accuracy will not be good- bullet sort of rattles down the barrel.
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Will a 22 magnum revolver that the owner has been shooting 22LR and 22 short have damage to the gun?
It will need to be examined by a competent gunsmith
What does 22 MRF CTG mean on the barrel of the AirLite revolver?
22 Magnum Rim Fire
Is a Ithaca 22 single shot a rim fire or a center fire?
The Ithaca rifles are rimfire. Most are .22LR, but there is at least one .22 magnum.
Can you fire a 22 long rifle round in a 22 revolver pistol?
Only if it's a .22 Long Rifle revolver. It's not compatible with the .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire.
What is the value of a 22 revolver ta76 cal.22lr?
Inexpensive Italian copy of a Colt revolver. Value $75-$100 in excellent condition. Some also had a second cylinder in .22 Magnum- add $15 for second cylinder.
What is the diameter of a 22Lr bullet and what is magnum 22 diameter?
.223 inches for the .22LR, .224 inches for the .22 WMR.
Did harringtonrichardson make a model 649 revolver in 9 shoot?
No. The 649 was a 6 shot, and had two interchangable cylinders to permit the use of .22LR or .22 Magnum cartridges.
22 gun for hunting?
Small game can be hunted with the 22LR and 22 Magnum.
Can you shoot 22lr in a high standard revolver?
IF the revolver is marked ".22 LR" yes. If it is marked ".22 WMR" or .22 Mag" or " .22 WRF", then NO.
Will a colt frontier scout 22lr also fire a 22 magnum safely with a 22 mag cylinder in place or are there barrel considerations also?
just the cylinder change
Can you put magnum loads in a standard 22 caliber rifle?
No. The .22 Magnum is not only longer than the .22 LR, but it is larger in diameter. The 22 WRM (its proper name) also has much more energy- and would not be safe to fire in a rifle built for .22LR.
What bullets does fie 22 revolver shoot?
Probabably 22LR. Have it checked by a gunsmith.
