Before There Were Magnums - Page 2

Buffalobob · 05-22-2009, 13:15

I went to get some 22 WMR ammo with the poly tip for a Ruger Single Six and for lack of any knowledge and an overload of boredom decided to also buy a box of 22 WRF. That is some strange stuff. Heavy bullet and medium capacity case. It shot all right but not great.

swpa19 · 05-22-2009, 13:32

Bob

If you just want to hear your Ruger SS just make noise, the WRF is the way to go. Its supposed to be accurate up to 75 yards, but thats being gracious. The .22 LR packs more of a punch than the WRF.

The WMR is still one of the most powerful .22 RFs. It is honestly accurate (moreso with a rifle than a handgun) up to and including 125 yards. I dont know how much punch would be remaining at that distance though.

This info is from a plinker and collector. TR or one of the more knowledgeable Gun Guys can give you more accurate info.

Combat Diver · 05-23-2010, 12:25

swpa,

You want to clarifiy how the .22LR has more punch then the WRF. If I remember my 22 RFs the first was the BB, CB, short, long, extra long, long rifle, WRF and then the Winchester Magnum Rimfire. Considering that the standard 40 gr HV bullet for a rifle will give about 1255 FPS/140 FPE. The .22 WRF with a 45 gr bullet will go 1300 fps/169 FPE. The Long Rifle uses a .222" bullet and the WRF/WMR use .224" bullets. The WMR uses a streched WRF case with a 40 gr bullet at 1910 fps/325 fpe from a rifle. Yes, there are some hyper velocity LR loads but as your distance increases the heavier WRF load will still carry more energy down range.

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