22 Long CB

[Don Quixote]

I accidently bought a box of 22 Long CB instead of 22 Long Rifle. Can I use this round in a Browning Buckmark or a H&R revolver chambered for 22 LR or did I just throw away $4 ?

[offshorebear]

The revolver will be fine. I don't know about the Buckmark.

[Rosco the Iroc]

It might not cycle, but they will shoot. You just have to pull the slide every time. It would be good for practicing your trigger control.

[offshorebear]

Page 12 of the owners manual says to not use 22 short or 22 long. http://media.browning.com/pdf/om/08_...ark_pistol.pdf

22 long has a different case than 22 long rifle.

[dkf]

This is where having a .22 rifle that accepts .22 S, L and LR comes in handy.

[Rosco the Iroc]

Page 12 of the owners manual says to not use 22 short or 22 long. http://media.browning.com/pdf/om/08_...ark_pistol.pdf

22 long has a different case than 22 long rifle.

duh...I didn't catch that is was just long. Then yea it would not be good to shoot them.

[knight0334]

Page 12 of the owners manual says to not use 22 short or 22 long. http://media.browning.com/pdf/om/08_...ark_pistol.pdf

22 long has a different case than 22 long rifle.

A long's case is exactly the same as a long rifle. What makes a Long Rifle over a Long is the 40gr bullet, where as the long uses the same lighter-weight bullet as a short.

The reasons why Browning says not to use Shorts and Longs in the Buckmark is;

1. it wont cycle the gun
2. it will result in buildup of crud with prolonged usage.

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The CB Longs will shoot fine in any handgun. Although it will not cycle a semi-auto. I wouldn't shoot them in a rifle because there may not be enough pressure to get the projectile out the barrel.

[mrnyman]

It is perfectly ok to shoot in your Browning, IT WILL NOT CYCLE the action though, no CB will , CB is made to be low powered quiet ammunition, it is loaded lihght. They are perfect for shooting off the back deck , controlling pests etc. They are a hot seller, i'm surprised that you acxtually found some. My Walmart hasnt got any in years..

Enjoy them. Or sell them to someone who has a Pest Control problem.