Rimfire cases
Is it possible to reload rimfire cases such as the .22LR?
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" Those who give up a little freedom for temporary security, deserve neither freedom nor security "
- Benjamin Franklin
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In short, no. The brass can be recycled though. 0 -
And why would you want to?? Its so cheap, its not worth the effort.
Joe
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Many years ago, native Americans reloaded the larger rimfire calibers such as the 56 caliber Spencer rimfire.I'm sure people did it also.I'm sure once an awhile they had the rims blow out after several reloads.Not too many gun shops around 140 years ago or so.
EvilDr235
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I believe it is but as other mentioned it is not worth the trouble. I recall seeing a recipe for a priming mixture made from wooden matches.I also recall at one time seeing a source for unprimed 22 rimfire cases. 0 -
I've seen it done before. The guy used some form of a rubbing alchohol solution[?] to liquify a couple of .22 rimfires primers, then scooped out the primer compound and stuck it on a drill bit. Stuck the drill bit inside a .44 rimfire and pulled the drill trigger. Next day we fired reloaded rimfires.[;)]
Dean
quote:Originally posted by EVILDR235
Many years ago, native Americans reloaded the larger rimfire calibers such as the 56 caliber Spencer rimfire.I'm sure people did it also.I'm sure once an awhile they had the rims blow out after several reloads.Not too many gun shops around 140 years ago or so.
EvilDr235
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It can be done, and has been, as others have noted. It is not an easy process and for sure it is not practical for .22, but it is possible.
Dean, I would be *MOST* interested in the solution the fellow used to liquify the priming compound, if you are still in contact w/ him and he is willing to share the information. There are still some Spencers, Henrys and .41 Swiss out there begging to be fed. It would be nice to shoot them if I ever have the opportunity.
"There is nothing lower than the human race - except the french." (Mark Twain)0 -
uhhh...what about the dent folks?[?] 0 -
The rim is round. Make sure you don't hit dead center from the last hit.
quote:Originally posted by bobski
uhhh...what about the dent folks?[?]
I just called Robert and he said acetone worked better then any of the other attempts.
Dean
quote:Iconoclast Posted - 05/15/2005 : 08:31:41 AM
It can be done, and has been, as others have noted. It is not an easy process and for sure it is not practical for .22, but it is possible.
Dean, I would be *MOST* interested in the solution the fellow used to liquify the priming compound, if you are still in contact w/ him and he is willing to share the information. There are still some Spencers, Henrys and .41 Swiss out there begging to be fed. It would be nice to shoot them if I ever have the opportunity.
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right, like we have a say on how the bullet feeds into a gun every time. this is the most stupidest thing ive ever heard of..........[xx(]
former air operations officer SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2. former navy skeet team, former navy rifle/pistol team member. co-owner skeetmaster tubes inc.. owner/operator professional shooting instruction. NRA certified instructor.0 -
The only big-bore rimfire I've seen reloaded for was a revolver. After the first volley you know where the hammer is going to hit and you line up the next set of rounds as needed[;)].
Dean
quote:Originally posted by bobski
right, like we have a say on how the bullet feeds into a gun every time. this is the most stupidest thing ive ever heard of..........[xx(]
former air operations officer SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2. former navy skeet team, former navy rifle/pistol team member. co-owner skeetmaster tubes inc.. owner/operator professional shooting instruction. NRA certified instructor.
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Why don't you make a couple of sets of rimfire adaptors?
Dean
quote:Originally posted by Iconoclast
Dean, I would be *MOST* interested in the solution the fellow used to liquify the priming compound, if you are still in contact w/ him and he is willing to share the information. There are still some Spencers, Henrys and .41 Swiss out there begging to be fed. It would be nice to shoot them if I ever have the opportunity.
If they don't trust us with guns, how can we trust them with the government?0 -
quote:Originally posted by bobski:
"right, like we have a say on how the bullet feeds into a gun every time. this is the most stupidest thing ive ever heard of..........[xx(]"
Bob, depends on the firearm and there is usually the option of manual feeding single rounds. "Most stupidest?" Did you miss al bore's speeches in 2000?
quote:Originally posted by Dean Casico:
Why don't you make a couple of sets of rimfire adaptors?
Dean, this is always an option *if* one wished to alter the firearm and go through the exercise of case forming. If I should ever have one of these firearms - and I'd love to have a Spencer some day - I'd really like to shoot the proper ammo and leave the rifle original. I thank you for taking the time to ask your friend and post a response. I'd always thought in terms of making a slurry from a variety of materials. Using acetone - or any of the aromatic solvents - to dissolve priming compound from .22 or even, possibly, from CF primers to spin into the rim is a logical extension of the rudimentary research I'd done to date. Again, thank you for your public and private responses; they are deeply appreciated.
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Hello, At one time I talked to a Company that was Chemically making Military Primers Inert. They said they use Acetone and when the solvent drys it goes back to its normal state. So you could remove the primer material and spin it in the cases.
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I have a good friend that I use to work for.About 15 years ago my friends mother gave him a 56 caliber Spencer rifle that had belonged to her father a retired blacksmith.She also gave him about a half a box of original blackpowder shells for it.After much begging,he gave me one cartrige for my collection.The rifle has had the stock repaired with a piece of deer skin.I don't know any history of the rifle,but his grandfather was a simple man and most likey the repair was his doing.My friend once asked his grandfather about deer hunting and where to shoot the deer.His grandfather told him to always shoot deer in the head.My friend said,don't that ruin the skull and antlers.His grandfather reply was you don't eat the skull or antlers boy.The shell he gave me looks like a giant 22 short with a pointed bullet and a copper case.I have read people used the heads off of wooden matches for a priming mixture.
EvilDr235
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