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Originally Posted by Revolver-time
Hogwash is a bit strong, no? But thanks for helping to prove my point.
A 22LR needs an 18" barrel to develop its max velocity and hence energy. In a pistol length even the LR cannot get to its potential. So if the LR does not get all of its powder burned the mag gets even less. It is like the 38spl and 357 out of a snubby. The 357 is a lot louder, and it has more flash but it is really not much more efficient.
And lastly, in my experience, when in my youth, rabbit hunts were my after school passion. My 22 Browning auto was the real deal at $1.00 a box for Remington Hi-Velocity. Winchester Mags were $2.75 for a box of 50 and my Savage 24, 22 mag upper barrel and .410 lower stayed home.
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I'm always amazed @ how people refuse to accept REAL figures (like a 400 fps difference between the Mag and the Long Rifle in a revolver as chronod by Retired-2006) and still insist that there isn't any difference between the two. In fact, the Long Rifle losses about the same velocity, percentage-wise, from rifle to revolver as the Mag.
Maybe we should dump all of our 44 mags and 357s because:
A. They lose velocity in a handgun as compared to a rifle.
B. The .38 and 44 Special are not as loud
C. The Specials cost less
D. I read on the internet that they are "just as good"