Winchester Rim Fire .22 WRF

[PuckFanLA]

Hello Calguns,

I recently inherited a 1915 Winchester 1890 chambered for .22 Winchester Rim Fire. I never new this was a thing until the 1890 showed up with my name on it. It's my understanding (after a little Google help) that this ammo is not regularly produced but some manufacturers produce runs from time to time.

So, can anyone suggest a manufacturer to me and when a possible run of the ammo may be available? I have seen the ammo for sale on gunbroker, is that my best option? I would love to shoot the 1890. I imagine someone here is much more experienced than I am with this round so any help or suggestions would be welcomed. I am in the Costa Mesa area if that matters. Thanks.

P

[Bill Steele]

I inherited one as well. It was my Grandfathers rifle as a teenager. The bore on mine is so bad, I never bothered to find ammunition for it. It just sits forlornly in the corner of my safe...

I hope yours is in better shape and you find that ammo.

PS-I did a little checking, looks like CCI and Winchester both still make it occasionally. Places like Able Ammo and Target Sports have "notify" buttons, so maybe you can sign up with a few of those and when a run gets done, you can place an order.

I looked on Gunbroker and there were a few guys selling originals in boxes, but the prices will crazy, likely more for collecting purposes than shooting.

[pacrat]

http://www.midwayusa.com/s?userSearchQuery=22+wrf+ammo

http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/search?keywords=22+wrf+ammo

[AGGRO]

found some in stock

http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/shopping_cart.php

[Bill Steele]

found some in stock

http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/shopping_cart.php

I think that is .22 Winchester Auto, not WRF. They are OOS on the two .22 WRF. Not sure why they have that listed on the .22 WRF page.

[PuckFanLA]

Thanks for the reply's guys. I've set up some notifications on the sites mentioned. Hopefully I can get some boxes soon as I would love to do some plinking.

P

[rromeo]

It's not impossible to find, you just have to look a little harder.