@Rick Nethery's Firearm Channel it sure did mine during the '70's, when rabbits and squirrels were a source of meat. I remember how valuable a fishing pole was back then when we had public access to fishing spots
Great video Rick - I do the same thing except : use the .22 WRF in my .22 Magnum rifles. I like the reduced power on small game and in a rifle the WRF is noticeably quieter. I found a box of 500 rounds of the WRF - it's a dandy round. All the best Rick!
Yes. The WRF adds additional versatility to a 22 magnum firearm, allowing it to mimic high velocity 22 LR performance; thereby, giving the 22 magnum firearm a less destructive option for small game without always relying on headshots. Thanks for the video.
Interesting. Wonder if those could have been used in an 1892 Marlin. My dad passed last year, and I received an old family heirloom, which I later identified as an 1892 Marlin. It's missing the firing pin, and a strange part that feeds the rounds from the tube to the bolt, but might try to get it fixed at my local FFL/gunsmith. The stuff I read said it will fire 22 shorts and longs, but nothing about LR's, as I don't think they made those back in 1907 when the gun was made. Those WRF's might of been around though.
Thanks for watching Sir. No sir, the .22WRF has a bigger diameter case than the .22 Long and .22 Short. .22 Short is still easy to find but I haven't seen. 22 Long in years.
Thanks for watching Brother, this Ruger is one of my all time favorite firearms. It's extremely easy to hit with. I've actually taken a lot of small game with it, and a feral hog at uncomfortably close range in East Texas.
Interesting information. Good to know. My guess would be even if somebody tried to put a more modern magnum round in the chamber of the older rifle it wouldn’t seat all the way. Thanks for sharing this and excellent shooting. Couldn’t hear a whole Lotta noticeable difference between the two cartridges. Stay well 🎉cheers
Rick, I know where there's one of those Winchester seminauto rifles that use the 22rf cartridge. I could see and hear the difference. I like those 22lr handguns for hunting small critters.
I was wondering about this i have a pair of diamondback sidekicks with 22 wmr conversion cylinder 9 shot sa/da white plastic grips cute little cap guns and was wondering if it would shoot i didnt want to try i was askeered of lodging one in the barrel
@@RickNethery yes everyonce in awhile they do a short run of themi dont believe my 22 wmr henry mares leg is gonna work to great that seems a tad finicky but cycles federal or winchester ok
I ended up buying this ammo in the covid era. I didn't realize it was 22 wrf until I got home and noticed they were shorter. I ended up taking it hunting rabbits, and it did well out of my old heritage rough rider. It's quieter than the 22 mags which is nice but they aren't much faster than a 22lr out of a single action revolver. After I run out of these I'll be using regular 22mags again.
@Muzzleblast I got a little ole eight point last season and a 3 point. The mid to late season got tough here in East Texas. Deer quit moving everywhere.
That Winchester brand .22WRF fires a 45gr flat-nose copper-plated lead boolit and is rated at 1300fps at the muzzle, presumably from a rifle. It is a really handy cartridge for bunnies and tree rats (breaded and fried...😋) when you want minimal meat damage but a solid planting of said targets. It really doesn't expand much unless it hits something pretty hard. As an alternative to the Winchester load, 22WRF is also loaded by CCI using a jacketed hollow point 45gr, also at 1300fps. This CCI load expands very nicely, even in the lightest-bodied of critters. The CCI boolit looks like a thin-walled Gold Dot to me, and it acts like one in game. This old .22WRF cartridge design is very useful for small game hunting, and is somewhat unjustly neglected, I think.
@RickNethery is right. The 22 WRF will leave a carbon ring. About a week ago, I fired two cylinders of WRF before the WMR, and at least two of the six cylinders would not clear afterwards. I had to take the cylinder out, then use a small screwdriver to drive the empty cartridges out. Now, perhaps if I had fired 500 rounds of WMR first, things may have been different. But the WRF is a tad wider in diameter than the WMR anyway (.224 to .223), and if it fouls the cylinder, extraction will be extremely difficult. Interestingly, in my Chiappa Double Badger (.22WRM over .410), the 22WRF will not fit in the chamber at all; the difference of .223 to .224 is such that WRM fits fine and WRF will not fit in the chamber at all. Chiappa must have tight tolerances. Thank you for the interesting video.
I've seen the WRF 22 just didn't know the history thank you for explaining them
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I never knew about that type of ammo. Every homesteader needs a dedicated .22 firearm.
Thanks for watching Brother, I agree. The .22 Rimfire is a firearm that most likely to put food on the table during times of need.
@Rick Nethery's Firearm Channel it sure did mine during the '70's, when rabbits and squirrels were a source of meat. I remember how valuable a fishing pole was back then when we had public access to fishing spots
Great video Rick - I do the same thing except : use the .22 WRF in my .22 Magnum rifles. I like the reduced power on small game and in a rifle the WRF is noticeably quieter. I found a box of 500 rounds of the WRF - it's a dandy round. All the best Rick!
Thank you so much for watching my video brother. I was hoping you would see it. God bless
The sound of a 22 mag is music to my ears. Love it. I've never seen any of that WRF ammo. Very cool brother thanks for showing us this antique ammo.
You're welcome brother, thanks for watching
Great video to wake up to
Excellent content
Thank you my friend
HELLO MY BROTHER, NICE REVOLVER BEAUTIFUL GUN THAT OLD AMMO WORKS JUST AS GOOD AS THE NEW, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, GOD BLESS,
Thanks for watching Brother, God bless
Yes. The WRF adds additional versatility to a 22 magnum firearm, allowing it to mimic high velocity 22 LR performance; thereby, giving the 22 magnum firearm a less destructive option for small game without always relying on headshots. Thanks for the video.
You're welcome brother, thanks for watching. I wish the .22 WRF was more common. 👍
@@RickNethery me too. Maybe your video will help spur demand
Interesting. Wonder if those could have been used in an 1892 Marlin. My dad passed last year, and I received an old family heirloom, which I later identified as an 1892 Marlin. It's missing the firing pin, and a strange part that feeds the rounds from the tube to the bolt, but might try to get it fixed at my local FFL/gunsmith. The stuff I read said it will fire 22 shorts and longs, but nothing about LR's, as I don't think they made those back in 1907 when the gun was made. Those WRF's might of been around though.
Thanks for watching Sir.
No sir, the .22WRF has a bigger diameter case than the .22 Long and .22 Short.
.22 Short is still easy to find but I haven't seen. 22 Long in years.
Hard to say but, it bound to be quieter. 22mag in a revolver is definitely one of the hardest things out there on the ears.
Thanks for watching Brother. .22Mag has a very loud crack to it.
very cool i found about 50 rounds in the dud can at the range years ago. tried them in the Baikal combo gun and they worked just fine :)
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Great western revolver the 22 Magnum that fires 6 shots nice shooting
Thanks for watching Brother, this Ruger is one of my all time favorite firearms. It's extremely easy to hit with. I've actually taken a lot of small game with it, and a feral hog at uncomfortably close range in East Texas.
very cool
thanks for sharing an obscure round
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Interesting information. Good to know. My guess would be even if somebody tried to put a more modern magnum round in the chamber of the older rifle it wouldn’t seat all the way. Thanks for sharing this and excellent shooting. Couldn’t hear a whole Lotta noticeable difference between the two cartridges. Stay well 🎉cheers
Thanks for watching, the cartridges were a little milder than the .22Mag, somewhat softer shooting but pretty accurate.
Rick, I know where there's one of those Winchester seminauto rifles that use the 22rf cartridge. I could see and hear the difference. I like those 22lr handguns for hunting small critters.
Thanks for watching Brother, the 22WRF cartridges are pretty hard to find but it was a nice cartridge. 👍
Ive seen that 22wrf online but never understood what they were, thanks for explaining buddy. I guess it would work in a 22 magnum bolt action rifle?
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You can definatly see the difference in the powder burn. The WRF smokes alot more, older powder technology.
Thanks for watching Brother
I was wondering about this i have a pair of diamondback sidekicks with 22 wmr conversion cylinder 9 shot sa/da white plastic grips cute little cap guns and was wondering if it would shoot i didnt want to try i was askeered of lodging one in the barrel
Thanks for. The 22WRF will work in a 22Mag. It's kinda hard to Find though. 👍
@@RickNethery yes everyonce in awhile they do a short run of themi dont believe my 22 wmr henry mares leg is gonna work to great that seems a tad finicky but cycles federal or winchester ok
I ended up buying this ammo in the covid era. I didn't realize it was 22 wrf until I got home and noticed they were shorter. I ended up taking it hunting rabbits, and it did well out of my old heritage rough rider. It's quieter than the 22 mags which is nice but they aren't much faster than a 22lr out of a single action revolver. After I run out of these I'll be using regular 22mags again.
Thanks for watching. I've had these old cartridges for a long time.
Hey Mr Rick don't know if you remember me I use to make videos. I gotta start back up soon. Hope you are doing well. Love those rugers
I remember you, brother. I'm subbed to you. Thanks for watching my video. I look forward to your upcoming content.
@@RickNethery got few new 10mm and got a 6.5 prc and few 350 legends I gotta make videos on . I had a great deer season last year.
@Muzzleblast I got a little ole eight point last season and a 3 point. The mid to late season got tough here in East Texas. Deer quit moving everywhere.
That Winchester brand .22WRF fires a 45gr flat-nose copper-plated lead boolit and is rated at 1300fps at the muzzle, presumably from a rifle. It is a really handy cartridge for bunnies and tree rats (breaded and fried...😋) when you want minimal meat damage but a solid planting of said targets. It really doesn't expand much unless it hits something pretty hard. As an alternative to the Winchester load, 22WRF is also loaded by CCI using a jacketed hollow point 45gr, also at 1300fps. This CCI load expands very nicely, even in the lightest-bodied of critters. The CCI boolit looks like a thin-walled Gold Dot to me, and it acts like one in game. This old .22WRF cartridge design is very useful for small game hunting, and is somewhat unjustly neglected, I think.
Thank you for watching and for the information. Merry Christmas
Good to see ya brother
Thanks for watching Brother, in darn proud that you are my fellow countrymen.
@Rick Nethery's Firearm Channel Much appreciated Brother proud to have done it the right way
Didn't know that existed! Thanks
You're welcome brother, thanks for watching my video
Good shooting Rick.
Thanks for watching Brother
Nice video and on a side note, I got a cap just like yours. 👍
Thanks for watching, Brother. I need to visit your channel. This cap has become sentimental.
The WRF are a little quiter then the WMR thay shoot good out of the hartage rough fider 22 mag cylender
@EricElliott-h1m Thanks for watching brother.
I have a Winchester 1890 in 22 WRF.
Nice, thanks for watching
Be sure and clean cylinder well. 22 WRF will leave a carbon ring just like shooting .22 shorts through a .22lr cylinder. Love that Single Six!
I will brother, thanks for watching. 👍
@RickNethery is right. The 22 WRF will leave a carbon ring. About a week ago, I fired two cylinders of WRF before the WMR, and at least two of the six cylinders would not clear afterwards. I had to take the cylinder out, then use a small screwdriver to drive the empty cartridges out. Now, perhaps if I had fired 500 rounds of WMR first, things may have been different. But the WRF is a tad wider in diameter than the WMR anyway (.224 to .223), and if it fouls the cylinder, extraction will be extremely difficult. Interestingly, in my Chiappa Double Badger (.22WRM over .410), the 22WRF will not fit in the chamber at all; the difference of .223 to .224 is such that WRM fits fine and WRF will not fit in the chamber at all. Chiappa must have tight tolerances. Thank you for the interesting video.
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