Re: 22 lr in a 22 mag cylinder
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It wasn't meant to be.Chambers are slightly bigger on .22 mags,as are bores,usually.I think there would be a possibility of cases splitting and accuracy shouldn't be as good as the .22mrf.
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Re: 22 lr in a 22 mag cylinder
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I don't think they make them.It isn't like a single action where all you need is a cylinder.You also need an extra crane and yoke,fitted from the factory.AND,you need tools to change them out.Not like a single action at all.
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Re: 22 lr in a 22 mag cylinder
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You can slip a .22lr spent case inside a.22WMR spent case. As already mentioned the long rifle case will more often than not split when fired in a WMR chamber. The answer you get from S&W will be no. If you look on the barrel it should say .22WMR only. The WMR ammo is readily available again. Do your self a favor and buy the correct ammo the gun is chambered for.
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Re: 22 lr in a 22 mag cylinder
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Ok for what you said you wanted the gun for the 22 MAG would work even better. If you are trying to stop an illegal immigrant 22 mag would do a better job. Plus now that ammo has finally came back down it is pretty cheap.
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Re: 22 lr in a 22 mag cylinder
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Was hoping that the 22lr/22mag was along the same lines as the 357/38. But I will call S&W customer service to get the actually take on it. No,the .357 and .38 are identical in diameter and rim size so they could be interchanged in .357 chambered revolvers. The .22 mag was designed bigger so people would not try to rechamber ,22lr,rifles. The .22LR case is .226 diameter.The mag is .242 in diameter,with a bigger rim..22LR bores are usually .222" or .223".The mags are usually .224" bore diameter.The chamber differences cause a safety hazard.The bore differences wreck accuracy.I already know what S+W will say.There are plenty of great S+W,.22LR models that will work well for dispatch.Bargains,maybe not but they should last forever.Good luck with your search.
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Re: 22 lr in a 22 mag cylinder
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Was hoping that the 22lr/22mag was along the same lines as the 357/38. But I will call S&W customer service to get the actually take on it. No,the .357 and .38 are identical in diameter and rim size so they could be interchanged in .357 chambered revolvers. The .22 mag was designed bigger so people would not try to rechamber ,22lr,rifles. The .22LR case is .226 diameter.The mag is .242 in diameter,with a bigger rim..22LR bores are usually .222" or .223".The mags are usually .224" bore diameter.The chamber differences cause a safety hazard.The bore differences wreck accuracy.I already know what S+W will say.There are plenty of great S+W,.22LR models that will work well for dispatch.Bargains,maybe not but they should last forever.Good luck with your search. Thanks Taximan for the info. I worked in the machine tool industry---actually cannon factory. Just assumed 22 cal was a 22 cal. Knew the 22 hornet was a tad different but that that rimfire was all the same diameter. What usually id to good to be true usually is. My original thread goes along with a prior thread of 22 trapline guns where I wanted anybody with info on a S&W 317 revolver that I wanted for a trapline/tractor carry/firewood cutting gun. Lt wt and did not need much more than 15 foot accuracy. Thanks for the input guys. Ed
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Re: 22 lr in a 22 mag cylinder
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Re: 22 lr in a 22 mag cylinder
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Think of it this way: Shooting a 22lr out of a 22mag is like shooting a 243 win out of a 308 win. It will work but it is not the best idea. Lower pressure and less accuracy.
I have a single six. I have shot a bunch of 22lr out of the mag cylinder. It works and they are quieter. If you are only looking to use it as a dispatch gun then you would be fine as long as you are getting a good deal on the gun. Just remember to clean the cylinder well. Tho, there are better options.
If you have the coin it is never a bad idea to buy a gun. Tho it is better to save the coin and buy a gun that you want and can use.
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