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There are 22 caliber centerfire cartridges such as the .22 Hornet and others, but ordinary 22 cartridges (short, long, long rifle) are rimfire.
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What states allow 22 centerfire for deer hunting?
i don't know all the states but Pennsylvania does has to be CENTERFIRE though 22 hornet is one caliber
Is a 22 magnum centerfire?
No, it's a rimfire round.
What type of gun is a 22 magnum rimfire or centerfire?
A 22 Magnum (or Winchester 22-WMR) is rimfire cartridge, same with 17HMR and the 22-WRF. <><><> The .22 Jet, which is a centerfire, was also known as the .22 Magnum Centerfire- but they are rather rare. Most .22 magnums will be, as he said right up there- rimfire. <><><> I forgot about the 22 Remington Jet. (also known as .22 Center Fire Magnum, or .22 CFM) Nice update, thanks.
What is the difference between a 22 caliber and a 222 caliber?
22 is a rimfire, 222 is a centerfire.
What type of gun is a 22 magnum--rimfire or centerfire?
A .22 magnum round is a rimfire cartridge,Today. The first .22 magnum was a centerfire. it is very hard if not impossible to buy new centerfire rifels, however the shells are still plentiful. I think a much more accurate shell ,at least for me than the rimfire. my father had a centerfire .22 magnum rifle lever action, with the magazine running along the barrel. if anyone has one I am looking for one. my brother got my dads.
What is the most powerful 22 handgun?
Can't be answered withou knowing if you are referring to a rimfire or centerfire 22
What gun is centerfire?
The question is a little difficult to answer as asked. MANY guns are centerfire. There are a number of calibers available that are rimfire, but the most common currently is a .22 or .17 family of cartridges. Almost all current larger calibers are centerfire.
What is the best projectile for .22 calibre target shooting?
You will have to specify if you are talking about rimfire or centerfire.
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.
Is the Jennings Firearms Model J22 handgun rimfire or centerfire?
.22 LR rim fire
Are all 22 caliber rifles rim fire?
No. MOST of them are. The most popular "22" in the world is the .22 Long rifle cartridge, which IS a rimfire- as is the .22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Extra Long (obsolete), .22 WRF, and the .22 WMR. HOWEVER- there HAVE been .22 centerfire cartridges, such as the .220 Swift, 22-250, and a European cartridge, the .22 Velo Dog. .22 caliber means that the bullet is 22/100ths of an inch in diameter. None of the centerfire rounds will interchange with the .22 LR.
What is the value of the Winchester model 70 22 short?
The Winchester model 70 is a centerfire rifle. It was never made in 22 short caliber.
