I know this question sounds dumb
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I don't think you can
Actually, the manual says not to use stinger. Since the bullet casing is longer, it may not cycle the action correctly.
Actually, the manual says not to use stinger. Since the bullet casing is longer, it may not cycle the action correctly.
You may wear the springs out faster but it's not "too hot" for your rifle. I've shot a lot of Stingers in 22 autos... replaced the buffer in my Marlin 995, but no springs yet. (25+ years ago)
Dad has a heavy barrel target model 10-22 that we shot a LOT of stingers out of.
Only time I ever had issue with CCI Stingers is with too much lube in an auto pistol, slide velocity was so fast it won't always pick up the next round.
Dad has a heavy barrel target model 10-22 that we shot a LOT of stingers out of.
Only time I ever had issue with CCI Stingers is with too much lube in an auto pistol, slide velocity was so fast it won't always pick up the next round.
Stingers sting your wallet, but not the 10/22 as badly.
Recommend, for plinking and general target shooting, the 550 round boxes of federal copper jacket HP for $10.50 is hard to beat. Be advised that my Browning Buckmark AND Ruger MK II pistols do NOT like that round -- but 10/22's seem to eat them up.
Recommend, for plinking and general target shooting, the 550 round boxes of federal copper jacket HP for $10.50 is hard to beat. Be advised that my Browning Buckmark AND Ruger MK II pistols do NOT like that round -- but 10/22's seem to eat them up.
Not a dumb question at all, I wished I had asked it
Years ago I had an Excam .22 that was pretty much ruined by Stingers
The case is longer but I am pretty sure that most rifles can handle it
If it will chamber and eject easily it should be OK
Years ago I had an Excam .22 that was pretty much ruined by Stingers
The case is longer but I am pretty sure that most rifles can handle it
If it will chamber and eject easily it should be OK
+1 my 10/22 LOVES those federal rounds haha.
I haven't used stingers yet but Ive wanted to.
I tried the federal .22 LR shotshells, they are the crimped case ones. Every one I fired stuck in the chamber. Definitely not using those again.
The "Stinger" ammo is ok for MOST 10/22 models, but NOT the 10/22 Target version. Following is a copy-n-paste from the 10/22 owners manual....
“Stinger” cartridges have a longer case
than 22 LR cartridges loaded to U.S.
Industry specifications. They can stick
in the tighter chambers of target rifles,
including the Ruger 10/22 Target Rifle,
which can result in a hazardous
ruptured case and release of hot
powder gasses and brass when fired.
DO NOT USE
“STINGER” AMMUNITION IN
10/22 TARGET RIFLES
“Stinger” cartridges have a longer case
than 22 LR cartridges loaded to U.S.
Industry specifications. They can stick
in the tighter chambers of target rifles,
including the Ruger 10/22 Target Rifle,
which can result in a hazardous
ruptured case and release of hot
powder gasses and brass when fired.
DO NOT USE
“STINGER” AMMUNITION IN
10/22 TARGET RIFLES
My Stinger & 10/22 experience, back a few decades ago (using a "Made in the 200th year of American Liberty" 10/22 I bought new in my teens), was very positive. Used literally thousands over a period of perhaps a decade without noticeable problems. Accuracy was quite good and performance, as long as you were not planning on getting meat from what's shot, was great. I wanted to write about my experiences with Stingers at pest control on the family farm vs sparrows, starlings, pigeons, rats, gophers, etc and gave up because it was just plain too gruesome for the squeamish or PC.
Oh, BTW, the old M1 carbine dual ammo pouches (maybe intended for 2 15rounders???) are PERFECT for carrying two of the plastic Stinger 50 rd boxes. Or one box and two stacked stock 10/22 mags (I used to do this so I had reloads and refills to boot)...
Oh, BTW, the old M1 carbine dual ammo pouches (maybe intended for 2 15rounders???) are PERFECT for carrying two of the plastic Stinger 50 rd boxes. Or one box and two stacked stock 10/22 mags (I used to do this so I had reloads and refills to boot)...
Chamber a round, do not fire it, then extract/eject it. If it has rifling marks on the bullet/brass then do not use, if no rifling marks it should be okay but may stress the rifle more than regular 22lr ammo.
If rifling marks on the bullet or brass this means there may be excessive pressure when firing.
The test for rifling marks can be used for any 22lr rifle.
If rifling marks on the bullet or brass this means there may be excessive pressure when firing.
The test for rifling marks can be used for any 22lr rifle.
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