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Yes, if somebody says ".22 rifle" they almost certainly mean a rifle chambered for the .22 long rifle (or .22LR) round. The .22LR is a rimfire, as are the .22 short, .22 long, .22 CB, the .22WRF (Winchester Rim-Fire), and even the .22 Magnum (properly called the .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire or .22 WMR).
There are other calibers of rifles that use bullets about the same bore size, but they have different names. They are higher-powered calibers. They are centerfire rounds, not rimfires. Examples would be the .22 Hornet; .222 and .223 Remington, .220 Swift, and .22-250.
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The best value 22 rimfire rifle?
Marlin
Is there a difference between .22 rimfire and .22 long?
22 long is a type of 22 rimfire. Others are CB, short, long rifle and a few others .
Rimfire caliber for Henry repeating rifle?
The original was in caiber .44 Henry rimfire. Currently in caliber .22 rimfire. Which one?
How far will a 22 rimfire rifle shoot?
@ 1.5 miles
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 size 22 bullets can be shot from the glenfield model 25 bolt action 22 rifle?
.22 short, long, or long rifle rimfire ammunition only.
Is a 1915 jp Stevens 22 caliber single shot rifle a rimfire rifle?
All firearms that are in caliber .22 Long Rifle (LR) or 22 Long or 22 Short are rimfires. If you look at the face of the bolt, you can see the firing pin. If it is in the very center of the bolt face, it is center fire. If at the edge of the face, it is rimfire.
What ammunition does a 22 caliber Winchester Model 67 use?
22 Short, 22 Long, or 22 Long Rifle rimfire interchangeably.
What variety of ammo for marlin925R rimfire?
Your marlin model 925R rifle accepts .22 long rifle ammo.It will handle any standard 22 long rifle ammo made.
Can you use reg 22 cal in a 22 cal lr rifle?
"Regular .22 rimfire ammo IS .22 LR.
What is a rimfire?
Rimfire cartridges do not have a primer at the center of the base of the cartridge- the firing pin strikes the RIM of the cartridge. The most common rimfires are 22 short, 22 Long Rifle, 22 Magnum and .17 HMR.
Can you legally hunt deer in Georgia with a 22 cal rimfire rifle?
No. Georgia law requires rifles or handguns used for deer to be 22 cal CENTERFIRE or larger, with an expanding bullet. While .220 Swift, or 22-250 is legal (with the right bullets) a 22 Long Rifle (rimfire) is NOT legal.
