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Rough Rider cylinder swap?

badchris

I now have a 6 shot 22 lr Rough Rider and want to get a WMR cylinder for it. Will there be any issues buying a used cylinder and will it “drop in” without any need for fitting or tuning? I found a used one locally but the guy doesn’t think it’ll work and asking me to confirm before I buy. Anyone know the answer?

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  • Sam06

    I don't for certain but they usually have to be fitted.

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  • varian

    i bought on directly from the company right after i bought the gun about 5yrs ago. dropped right in and timed perfectly. very reasonable priced also .

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  • mac10

    i did that with a stainless ruger single six i bought used no problem ebay special

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  • diver-rig
    @...: https://forums.gunbroker.com/discussion/1899207/rough-rider-cylinder-swap

    I now have a 6 shot 22 lr Rough Rider and want to get a WMR cylinder for it. Will there be any issues buying a used cylinder and will it “drop in” without any need for fitting or tuning? I found a used one locally but the guy doesn’t think it’ll work and asking me to confirm before I buy. Anyone know the answer?

    I had a rough rider years ago that was stolen in a home break in. They didn't find/take the mag cylinder.


    Fast forward a few years, and someone on here was asking about finding a cylinder.


    I dug through my boxes of "really good stuff" and found it.


    Mailed it off to him, and he said it worked great.


    Don't remember who on here it was, though.

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  • badchris

    Thanks all. I read the manual, seems like it should work no problem. Can buy them direct from Heritage and tried looking used first when I found the local one. I figure for a few bucks & some gas $$ that it's worth a try.

    What's the worst that could happen? They're pot metal guns anyway so they should "fit" themselves after a couple hundred rounds 😁 (green font).

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  • cbxjeff

    I did the same as mac10 for my Ruger. I bought a mag cylinder on the auction side, checked the timing using a wooden dowel, and everything looked fine, checked for any shaving after a few rounds also. I wouldn't do that without checking. That could get ugly.

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  • drobs

    You can buy the spare cylinder direct from Herritage (aka Taurus).

    HERITAGE .22WMR CYLINDER, BLACK 6 SHOT
    HERITAGE .22WMR CYLINDER, BLACK 6 SHOT


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  • badchris

    Well, I put the cart in front of the horse and won 150 rounds of WMR on the auction side. $0.285/round after shipping for CCI Maxi Mags. Now I'll just have to get the cylinder and try it out.

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  • drobs

    I gave a good friend a Heritage Rough Rider for Christmas. The spare cylinder wasn't included but there was a coupon in the box for free shipping or some such thing.

    Ordered the spare cylinder for him as well. He shot a squirrel off his bird feeders the 1st day owning it.

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  • badchris

    Yup, had that same coupon in the box with mine. Just trying used first t osee if I can save a few bucks. If I end up buying new from Heritage, I might splurge and get an engraved one.

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  • dcon12

    Mine came with the extra cylinder when I purchased it several years ago. The plant is just down the road from me now. My SIL did some electrical work on the building and while there purchased a Heritage at the plant. Don

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