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Some are rimfire, some are centerfire. Depends on the design of the firearm.
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Can you shoot a 22 LR from a 22 Hornet Rifle?
No. They are totally different size and shape cartridges. 22LR si rimfire, 22 Hornet is a centerfire.
Can a rifle shoot rimfire and centerfire bullets?
Not without some adapter device.
Will an antique .32 rimfire rifle shoot .32 centerfire cartridges?
Generally no, and it is fairly dangerous to try that. .32 rimfire was a low pressure black powder cartridge. Good chance of damaging gun AND the shooter, as well as innocent bystanders.
Can you shoot 38 special ammo in a 22 cal?
No. The cartridge is far too large to fit in the gun, and .38 Special is a centerfire, not a rimfire.
Can a 410 Bay State Harrington and Richardson shoot 45?
NO!!!! 45 Long Colt may fit in the bore, but centerfire pistol cartridges run higher pressures than shotgun, and it could lead to a catastrophic failure.
What shells are used in a Savage arms Stevens 12 gauge model 94?
Only use or shoot cartridges that have the same caliber as the one marked on the barrel of your firearm.
Can you use reg 22 cal in a 22 cal lr rifle?
"Regular .22 rimfire ammo IS .22 LR.
How far will a 22 rimfire rifle shoot?
@ 1.5 miles
How far will a 222 centerfire rifle shoot?
Slightly less than 3 miles.
Will a mini-14 shoot tracers?
The Ranch models can shoot 5.56x45 cartridges, including tracers. The Target models have a dedicated .223 chamber, and cannot shoot 5.56x45 cartridges.
Can a 22 long rifle pistol shoot the 22 hornet ammo?
No. The .22 LR is a straight sided RIMFIRE cartridge. The Hornet is a bottlenecked CENTERFIRE cartridge. The chamber of a Hornet is MUCH bigger- you could not get a Hornet into a .22 LR chamber- and the firing pin would hit in the wrong place.
How reliable is a 50 cal Desert eagle firearm?
They function fine. You pull the trigger, it can be expected to shoot. It's a well engineered firearm, and can handle the pressure generated by the cartridges it fires. It's plenty reliable. Now, practicality, on the other hand, is a much different matter.
