22 shorts

zimmden

October 19, 2011 04:23

Years ago I read that extended use of shorts in a long rifle chamber would lead to early throat erosion and loss of accuracy. Many short only guns were not made for gallery shooting but for the cheaper ammo when less powerful ammo was preferred.

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  tsr1965

  October 19, 2011 06:36

  Is there a hidden question in there somewhere?
  
  Actually, there were many 22 short guns, as it was the precursor to the 22 Long, and 22 Long Rifle. If I am not mistaken, it's roots go back to the Smith & Wesson #1, in 1857.
  
  Like most black powder cartridges, the way to get more power was to add length to the case, to add more powder. Hence, the development of the 22 Long, and 22 Long Rifle.
  
  Here is a link for you.
  
  http://www.chuckhawks.com/history_rimfire_ammo.htm
  
  Best

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  nmyers

  October 19, 2011 07:45

  While throat erosion may be a problem with high power rounds, especially those loaded to velocities > 3,000 fps, it is not a problem with .22 cal rimfire cartridges.
  
  Perhaps what you saw referred to the problem caused when extensively firing .22 shorts in a long rifle chamber without thorough cleaning can lead to firing residue that will prevent you from being able to chamber long rifle rounds.
  
  Neal

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