.22 mag

[58Darlene]

I was given a Freedom Arms .22mag Belt buckle revolver from my ill grandfather this past weekend. My question is, can I shoot any .22 round through this or is it magnum specific. It's only a 4 shot, and I have to remove the chamber to reload so it won't have alot of rounds through it, just wondered. thanks in advanced!

 

[fire259]

someone else probably has a better answer but I think it is mag only. I have a Heritage Rough Rider that has both a LR and a Mag cylinder and the mag casings are slightly larger diameter.

 

[gunman41mag]

Most guns the are 22LR/22MAG combo have two cylinders

 

[DaveO]

As a genral rule I wouldn't recommend using anything but magnum. If you still want to do it contact the company and ask them. Also, hold on, with magnum these little suckers want to jump.

 

[jajwrigh]

You need to fire .22 magnums through that specific cylinder.

 

[yotebutcher90]

If the gun states 22 Magnum, its only that and nothing else.

 

[kludge]

If you fire a .22 Short, .22 Long or .22 Long Rifle in a .22 WMR (Winchester Magnum Rimfire) chamber the case will likely split.

Short answer: no.

 

[IndyGunworks]

yep... .22 lr and 22 mag are NOT interchangable like 38 and 357 are. stick w/ 22 mags unless it came w/ the other cylander.

 

[bluewraith]

If you shoot a 22LR through a 22MAG cylinder, the bullet will travel unsupported a short while inside of the cylinder before it comes to the forcing cone. Not exactly something you want to happen.

Grab a box of CCI Magnums ($11 or so for 50) and that will give you as much enjoyment out of that little revolver as you probably want.

My Single Six has both 22LR and 22Mag cylinders, and I have yet to clear a second box of mags. Too pricey for plinking.

 

[58Darlene]

Thanks everybody. I didn't think it was interchangeable, but it never hurts to ask. He has also handed down a Remington 700 .243, and a percussion cap shotgun that I know very little about, except it is old and was my great-great grandfathers.

 

[Fullmag]

So sorry too hear about your grandfather. Hope he gets better.

The pc shotgun is very possible a black powder gun. It will not handle today's smokeless powders. Should say something like "Nitro proof" or "Proof steel" if it can shoot modern powder. Best advice have a good gunsmith look at it before shooting it.

 

[Mackey]

My Single Six has both 22LR and 22Mag cylinders, and I have yet to clear a second box of mags. Too pricey for plinking.

I've had a Ruger single six for many years and I'm the same way, still have my original box of mags. I'd use another gun if I needed more power. When loaded with shorts that "cowboy gun" is perfect for little vermin and target shooting when the wifey has a headache.

 

[58Darlene]

The old shotgun isn't in working order. It has no marks on it at all. The barrel looks like it is a wire wound barrel and looks like it has been shortened. Just a neat gun to have around.