Can I fire 22 magnum thru my 22 revolver?
If not, why not?
Only if you have a revolver with a .22 MAG cylinder.
oddly enough, I just came across a 22 mag cylinder, wrapped in an oiled cloth, among my father in law's old gun cases... don't have a gun for it.. but i've got a perfectly blued, untouched cylinder....
Just traded my 22/45 for a Single Six, and I'm having a blast with it. Haven't found any .22 mag to try yet, though.
And never try to put a .22 LR into a .22mag revolver, it will destroy the gun.
Can I fire 22 magnum thru my 22 revolver?
If not, why not?
I call bs. If it fired at all the worst that would happen is a ruptured case and possibly the cylinder jammed due to debris.. Prolly some personal hand damage if the case ruptured. The bullet fits thru the forcing cone just fine.
"Love the Single Six, but ain't that the loudest gun you ever fired? I can shoot any other 22 handgun without ear protection (I know, I know), but I have to slip on the muffs when the Ruger takes the stage." No worries Spanky46151 just keep shooting and the problem will go away. And hearing aids are really comfortable once you get used to them.
And never try to put a .22 LR into a .22mag revolver, it will destroy the gun.
Can I fire 22 magnum thru my 22 revolver?/QUOTE]
Sure you can.
ONCE!
The danger is dropping the round entirely through the cylinder into the barrel where it gets stuck and firing a subsequent high pressure round behind it. I saw a cowboy shooter in florida drop a 20 gauge into his 12 gauge SKB by mistake in competition. In the heat of the moment, he reloaded a 12 on top of it when the round failed to fire. Not a very pretty result.
The 22 myth is a myth.