safearm
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I found CCI Maxi-Mag +V in .22 WMR as BPS. Rated as 2200 fps, their website says it will produce 1600 fps from a 6 inch revolver. It's a 30 grain JHP. I have a couple of one gallon milk jugs to test it.
.22 Magnum ammo in a revolver
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I found CCI Maxi-Mag +V in .22 WMR as BPS. Rated as 2200 fps, their website says it will produce 1600 fps from a 6 inch revolver. It's a 30 grain JHP. I have a couple of one gallon milk jugs to test it.
Had a Ruger Single Six when I was a lot younger and had great eye sight and rock steady nerves.
The 6" barrel was pretty accurate out to 25-30 yards on "Vermin"
that came into range while driving the gravel back roads in Calif.
in the Sac. Valley, when we were almost old enough to drive a jeep.
Only problem , there is no place to rest the pistol for a right angle shot !!
Lots of the pest got off easy for the return trip or next visit.
Never lucky enough to get to try it out in a rifle.
The 6" barrel was pretty accurate out to 25-30 yards on "Vermin"
that came into range while driving the gravel back roads in Calif.
in the Sac. Valley, when we were almost old enough to drive a jeep.
Only problem , there is no place to rest the pistol for a right angle shot !!
Lots of the pest got off easy for the return trip or next visit.
Never lucky enough to get to try it out in a rifle.
For those having strong interest but have not yet bought a 22 RFM handgun, my reply may be useful.
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Decades ago my father bought a High Standard over/under derringer in 22 RFM. Muzzle blast from yellow boxed Winchester hollow points was awe inspiring, and a sheet of fire blasted out about two feet. The short-barreled derringer was so unpleasant to fire, he disposed of it in favor of a two-inch barreled Combat Masterpiece that he kept until his death.
While I do not have experience with longer barreled handguns in 22 RFM, it would be prudent to shoot it in conditions of intended use. That is, if it's for personal defense, shoot it indoors and out doors without ear protection. If woods-walking carry gun, outdoors will do you well.
Hope this helps.
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Decades ago my father bought a High Standard over/under derringer in 22 RFM. Muzzle blast from yellow boxed Winchester hollow points was awe inspiring, and a sheet of fire blasted out about two feet. The short-barreled derringer was so unpleasant to fire, he disposed of it in favor of a two-inch barreled Combat Masterpiece that he kept until his death.
While I do not have experience with longer barreled handguns in 22 RFM, it would be prudent to shoot it in conditions of intended use. That is, if it's for personal defense, shoot it indoors and out doors without ear protection. If woods-walking carry gun, outdoors will do you well.
Hope this helps.
Catwrangler
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,22 Mag in a revolver
Bought a .22 LR Charter Arms 3" stainless Target Pathfinder in mid 80's. After about a year, sent in back to the factory and had them fit in with a .22 Mag.cylinder. Impressive muzzle flash and roar... Noticed firing at an indoor range that the bench was covered in unburned powder residue, but the little,gun was a joy to carry and,was accurate too. Heracy to say on this site, but I wish,I hasn't traded it off. Been looking for well over 20 years for a replacement and never,have found another stainless in 3". Think I paid about $165. NIB. Had a s&w 650 too and let that go as well. Seeing what 650's sell for today I kick myself when I think about it. shame I don't have access to a time machine, and I know I'm not the only one only one on this site.
Bought a .22 LR Charter Arms 3" stainless Target Pathfinder in mid 80's. After about a year, sent in back to the factory and had them fit in with a .22 Mag.cylinder. Impressive muzzle flash and roar... Noticed firing at an indoor range that the bench was covered in unburned powder residue, but the little,gun was a joy to carry and,was accurate too. Heracy to say on this site, but I wish,I hasn't traded it off. Been looking for well over 20 years for a replacement and never,have found another stainless in 3". Think I paid about $165. NIB. Had a s&w 650 too and let that go as well. Seeing what 650's sell for today I kick myself when I think about it. shame I don't have access to a time machine, and I know I'm not the only one only one on this site.
Pisgah
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I have always regarded .22 Magnum velocities from a handgun to be just about equivalent to the .22 long rifle from a rifle. Looks like that's about true.
500SNW
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Oops, lost track of this thread because notifications aren't showing. Mine is a BFR with 7.5" barrel. I'd considered the Raging Hornet like yours, but they are so hard to find on the market that I gave up.
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