not all 22rf ammo can be used in some pistols. jams are aggravating & may be made more unsafe by a moments trigger control without due reguard to muzzle direction. for std velocity ammo, Winchester(i've no position or represent the company) seems to solve many hurdles by consistantly delivering lots'a good range time unbroken by down time caused by an hung up fired cartridge. this is due to it not being built better. it is the faster impulse powder that enabel that fun without getting into pressure trouble. the Winchester chemist should confirm unless it is a trade secret. my 22/45 was having ejection problems (it is clean & maintained) with some makes of rf untill i ran into this (to me)little factoid, and my 22/45 has been humming since. there was no need to return to the factory as nothing mechanically was wrong, though at the time i thought the spring was too strong and deserved a haircut. hope this may alleviate some of those wierd stopages and further your range time. keep your powder dry. 400corbon
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22RF: the 2nd shot pistol syndrome
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Re: 22RF: the 2nd shot pistol syndrome
Yes indeed, 22's are famous for being somewhat picky as to what brand of ammo they prefer. Sunday I tested 8 difference types and results ran from no problems to a jam every round. Accuracy was similar.
Yes indeed, 22's are famous for being somewhat picky as to what brand of ammo they prefer. Sunday I tested 8 difference types and results ran from no problems to a jam every round. Accuracy was similar.
Re: 22RF: the 2nd shot pistol syndrome
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 918v</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So, have you been able to handload the 22LR? </div></div>
LOL! I read that at one time the Russian's used to using the EP from match heads. I guess it's a good thing primers are starting to loosen up, as we might have been running some interesting experiments along the same lines.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 918v</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So, have you been able to handload the 22LR? </div></div>
LOL! I read that at one time the Russian's used to using the EP from match heads. I guess it's a good thing primers are starting to loosen up, as we might have been running some interesting experiments along the same lines.
Re: 22RF: the 2nd shot pistol syndrome
I wish they would offer primed 22LR brass for reloading. I took some "match" ammo apart and was shocked at the inconsistency in powder charge and bullet weight.
I wish they would offer primed 22LR brass for reloading. I took some "match" ammo apart and was shocked at the inconsistency in powder charge and bullet weight.
Re: 22RF: the 2nd shot pistol syndrome
to 918v. so to answer your inquiry, in a word, not yet. it is tedious work. making the priming compound alone is an explosive undertaking, the priming stuff needs be rewetted to enable packing or swirling it into the cleaned rim of the case. the wet compound is required for safety,otherwise friction from packing or swirling with even a small brush loaded with compound making static charge may well set it off prematurely. i have given thought for a less hadzardly compound,that is those true strike anywhere matches (not those w/strike pad assist), perhaps alcohol, acetone could dissolve and/or leach the fire compound into a paste that would be easy & safer to handle (always wear protective eyewear)sifting the mound at the longer ranges will produce some once-fired 22lr projectiles that are less bashed in 'cause of distance. powder selection would a 'fast pistol' for semi-auto,although a single shot application is more realistic.remember those old CB shorts that had no powder yet produced580-600fps? instead of full (or close) power re-do's, why not do a case w/o powder, just priming. it'll solve a major bottle-neck concerning projectiles. there are many quality (new, not 2nd hand range) .22 caliber heavyweight air rifle pellets to be selected from. pick a heavy weight pellet as these will have a thicker waist/skirt to contain pressure. NO WAY this concoction approach match quality, nor is it intended to. it is a 20/30yd minute of rabbit or partridge. fur or feathers, your choice. keep your powder dry.
to 918v. so to answer your inquiry, in a word, not yet. it is tedious work. making the priming compound alone is an explosive undertaking, the priming stuff needs be rewetted to enable packing or swirling it into the cleaned rim of the case. the wet compound is required for safety,otherwise friction from packing or swirling with even a small brush loaded with compound making static charge may well set it off prematurely. i have given thought for a less hadzardly compound,that is those true strike anywhere matches (not those w/strike pad assist), perhaps alcohol, acetone could dissolve and/or leach the fire compound into a paste that would be easy & safer to handle (always wear protective eyewear)sifting the mound at the longer ranges will produce some once-fired 22lr projectiles that are less bashed in 'cause of distance. powder selection would a 'fast pistol' for semi-auto,although a single shot application is more realistic.remember those old CB shorts that had no powder yet produced580-600fps? instead of full (or close) power re-do's, why not do a case w/o powder, just priming. it'll solve a major bottle-neck concerning projectiles. there are many quality (new, not 2nd hand range) .22 caliber heavyweight air rifle pellets to be selected from. pick a heavy weight pellet as these will have a thicker waist/skirt to contain pressure. NO WAY this concoction approach match quality, nor is it intended to. it is a 20/30yd minute of rabbit or partridge. fur or feathers, your choice. keep your powder dry.
