[errorborne]

They are out of my budget but in the early aprt of the 20th Centruy there were a a lot of .22 short only rifles and carbines in pump or lver action configurations. Light fun and cheap to shoot. Can we bring soe eof thise back an d make some in semiauo as well.

Back then they had frangible ammunition nd people could shot them in their parlor.

 

[28Shooter]

The problem is that .22 Short is a little harder to find and when you do find it, it's the same price as basic .22 LR.

 

[errorborne]

Three reasons why I would buy a dedicated .22 short.

1- Reloading a tubular magazine is kind of a pain, using 22 short instead of 22 LR mean sdoing so less often.

2- Less retort and recoil than the "shoulder bruising .22 LR" While it is true there is a wide range in powered down .22LR it just isn't the same.

3- The desire for a unique caliber chambering when a more common caliber is just as effective, more widely available and half the cost may stem from a variety of psychological needs (or possibly disorders). With centerfire calibers you will find manufacturers catoring to consumers needs to have something unique or if they can afford a certain rifle in multiple calibers. Rimfire offers the same opportunity with far less retooliing.

 

[bob2231]

I understand that this isn't exactly what you want,but I have a Winchester '06 that shoots 22 S,L or LR.You can find them for a decent price,and just use it with shorts if you want.
But I like the ability to use whatever is available.

 

[SWO1]

I've got the Henry lever that eats shorts, longs and LR. I use shorts for the feared Greys here. Have no troule finding them. I havn't seen Longs for I dont know how long, do they even make them anymore ??

 

[SHOOTER13]

Here's my Marlin Model 80C that chambers .22 short, long, and long rifle.

I have no problem finding .22 shorts in my area, and really enjoy plinking cans with them.

 

[Hyphenated]

Errorborne....I feel your pain. There are plenty of calibers and configurations I would like to see come back into production. You know the old saying, "it is easier to pull a rope than push it." Manufactures are all chasing limited dollars. It is easier (smarter) for them to follow current trends, than to try and create a new one. It takes serious money to start a new product line and then advertise it heavily enough to make it work.

I'm waiting for Marlin to make the 1895 Cowboy in a .40-60WCF...but I'm not holding my breath.

 

[SHOOTER13]

Welcome to the Marlin Firearms Forum bob2231 !!

 

[bob2231]

Welcome to the Marlin Firearms Forum bob2231 !!

Thanks,I was referred by another site that I spend some time at.

 

[Mongo]

I've got the Henry lever that eats shorts, longs and LR. I use shorts for the feared Greys here. Have no troule finding them. I havn't seen Longs for I dont know how long, do they even make them anymore ??

I have found 22 longs in subsonic