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I recently aquired this because its in 22L not thinking it may not fire 22LR. However it cycles and ejects correctly with the 22LR. Im still wondering if it would be unsafe to fire with this cartridge. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
April 15, 2005
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If it cycles and ejects properly, it is not unsafe.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
July 17, 2012
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Not unsafe but it will not be particularly accurate with the LR since the barrel twist rate was different for the 22 Long.
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WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
April 15, 2005
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carlb said
thank you Bert.
You are welcome.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
July 17, 2012
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carlb said
thank you for that info JWA very helpful
You are welcome. They are addictive rifles and CCI .22 Long is readily available for not much more than .22 LR.
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WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
November 7, 2015
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Winchester 22’s are NOT addictive; I can quit anytime I want! Did I tell you about that 62A I found today? 😉
Good find, Carl. There’s something about those 1890’s.
Mike
just picked this second model in 22 Long about two weeks ago. 
