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The .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, also known as the .22 WMR, .22 Magnum, .22 WMRF, .22 MRF, [2] or .22 Mag, is a rimfire cartridge.Originally loaded with a bullet weight of 40 grains (2.6 g) delivering velocities in the 2,000 feet per second (610 m/s) range from a rifle barrel, .22 WMR is now loaded with bullet weights ranging from 50 grains (3.2 g) at 1,530 feet per second (470 m/s) to 30 ...
Ruger manufactures several "convertible" models that ship with both a .22 LR cylinder and .22 WMR cylinder, allowing the use of both cartridges. [5] The .22 Short and .22 Long cartridges can also be fired in the Long Rifle cylinder. For those models that ship with both cylinders, the last 3 digits of the serial number are engraved on the front ...
It was offered with an additional .22 WMR cylinder, which was recalled by Ruger in April 1994 due to a concern the cylinders were improperly timed. [11] In 2002, Ruger began offering the Bearcat in stainless steel. [12] In 2008, a 50th Anniversary edition was released with gold-filled script and special engravings, with 2,539 units produced. [13]
[4] [better source needed] The Thunderstruck's cylinder holds eight rounds of .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (.22 WMR). It has been offered with barrel lengths of 1.25 inches (32 mm) [4] [better source needed] and 1.5 inches (38 mm) [7] —the part number for both offerings is the same.
Wood Stock: Essentially identical to the 22 in (560 mm) barrel Standard model but with a walnut stock instead of the black synthetic one. Available only in .22 LR caliber (Model 8329) via Ruger, but all of .22 LR (Model 8342), .22 WMR (Model 8345) and .17 HMR (Model 8346) are available in offer via TALO Distributors.
It uses a flat-based, inside-lubricated bullet, which differs from the outside-lube heeled bullet of the .22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle, and .22 Extra Long cartridges. [ 2 ] When introduced, the .22 WRF "was the first notable improvement in the killing power" over the .22 LR, [ 3 ] and was able to kill cleaner at up to 75 yd (69 m).
The Nagant M1895 revolver has a 7-shot cylinder, the Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver has an 8-shot cylinder in .38 ACP, the LeMat Revolver has a 9-shot cylinder, and the Smith & Wesson Model 617 has a 10-shot cylinder in .22 Long Rifle. As a rule, cylinders are not designed to be detached from the firearm (except for cleaning and maintenance).
The Ruger 77/22 is a bolt-action rimfire rifle chambered for the .22 Long Rifle, .22 WMR, or .22 Hornet. It has a removable rotary magazine which allows the magazine to fit flush with the bottom of the stock. The 77/22 was introduced in 1983 and was based on the centerfire Model 77 Mark II. [3] Each rifle comes with scope rings and a lock.