Is Old 22 Long Rifle ok for a bolt gun?

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    dreadpirate

    dreadpirate

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    Mar 7, 2010
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    I ended up inheriting 2 boxes short of a brick of this German ammo, but it is 22 Long, not Long Rifle. Probably would not shoot in the 10/22, but perhaps in my bolt gun or 22 revolver?? What do you guys think?
     

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    K-43

    K-43

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    Oct 20, 2010
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    22 Shorts and Longs will chamber and fire in a 22 LR chamber.
    The big question is: What does "Specially Reduced Charge" mean? It may be the older version of the gallery or practice RWS "Z" 22 long "low noise" designed to be shot for practice and indoors without ear protection or the precursor to the current subsonic RWS 22 for Eurpoean suppressor use in pest control.
    Either way, is should make it down a 16" barrel ok, just slow. Pop. Reload. Pop.
     
    babalou

    babalou

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    Glenelg
    My old ass Savage 6A will shoot all three but only cycles semi auto using LR. Manual cycle the others.
     
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    As K-43 alluded to, don't run the underpowered 22 Long ammo in something like a CZ Ultra Lux with 28-inch barrel. Even using a bolt gun with a 24-inch barrel, I'd want to confirm that the round successfully cleared the muzzle (e.g. it hit paper) before shooting the next round.

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    babalou

    babalou

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    ^^^^^

    Good point. I think that since not a full box, i would be happy to take the ammo and dispose of it for you, OP. :)
     
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    RetiredArmyGuy

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    Jan 16, 2018
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    As stated earlier they where designed for indoor target practice in bolt action rifles primarily. There should be no issue with the cartridge functioning in a revolver or bolt action. They will not cycle in most semiauto weapons. Just make sure that due to age the bullet leaves the rifle. If you hear any difference in sound check the bore. Have fun!
     
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