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22 WRF fired in 22 Magnum revolver???

trsmith5trsmith5 Member Posts: 489 ✭✭✭
edited February 2015 in Ask the Experts
I've fired the WRF rounds through a magnum rifle with no problems, but the box of shells says not recommended for revolvers.
Other than maybe fouling the cylinder to a depth where a 22 magnum shell wouldn't seat, what could the complications or implications be?
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    Bert H.Bert H. Member Posts: 11,279 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    None... it is perfectly safe to shoot the 22 WRF cartridge in any firearm that was made for the 22 WMR. It is essentially identical to firing a 22 Short in a 22 Long Rifle. The chamber pressure is significantly lower for the 22 WRF versus the 22 WMR.
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    trsmith5trsmith5 Member Posts: 489 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thank you Mr. Bert H for your speedy reply.
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    11b6r11b6r Member Posts: 16,588 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    One minor issue- the shorter round can build up a ring of fouling in the cylinder that makes it difficult to load .22 WMR, much like .38 Special and .357 Magnum. Clean the cylinder well, no problem.
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