Anybody reload 22lr?

[Granite]

I've been looking it up and haven't found much.

I'm kind of curious and think the amassed brain power here could figure it out.

I haven't found dies, but think modifying some tools could do the trick

Maybe setting the case on a socket that's the exact diameter of the rim, using a brass dent repair tool like the ones used in brass instruments or hit with a punch would smooth the firing pin mark,then reload and crimp?..

Imagine how many rounds could be loaded with 1 pound of powder

[Germz]

What reasons do you have to reload 22lr? A box of 500ish is 30 to 35 bucks.

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[joelogic]

I dont think you could reprime them because how would you remove the gunk. They do sell 22lr cases that you could load though.

[HighLander51]

The only 'reloading' for a rimfire is to pull the bullets and repalce with heavier or lighter ones.

[Granite]

What reasons do you have to reload 22lr? A box of 500ish is 30 to 35 bucks.

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It's not the price. It's the availability, or lack therefore of. It's the freedom to shoot and not be afraid of running out. It's the knowledge that can be gained and shared.

It's the challenge and the conquest.

[stphnman20]

It's not the price. It's the availability, or lack therefore of. It's the freedom to shoot and not be afraid of running out. It's the knowledge that can be gained and shared.

It's the challenge and the conquest.

Now that's motivation right there!!

[Granite]

I dont think you could reprime them because how would you remove the gunk. They do sell 22lr cases that you could load though.

I think the gunk would be sonic cleaner. Maybe the stainless would smash the thin walls.

Maybe connecting a 22 brush, for cleaning rifles, to a drill and using that?

Please tell me where you get the cases,
Thank you

[catmman]

I keep hearing you can't get the recipe for the liquid primer

[Granite]

I keep hearing you can't get the recipe for the liquid primer

Then, let's find a substitute.

Where's Walter White when you need him

Maybe an ingredient of the recipe is something that evaporates like acetone? That way the primer material would coat the walls.

[mrkubota]

I've been looking it up and haven't found much.

I'm kind of curious and think the amassed brain power here could figure it out.

I haven't found dies, but think modifying some tools could do the trick

Maybe setting the case on a socket that's the exact diameter of the rim, using a brass dent repair tool like the ones used in brass instruments or hit with a punch would smooth the firing pin mark,then reload and crimp?..

Imagine how many rounds could be loaded with 1 pound of powder

http://www.ammosmith.com/forum/index.php?topic=4338.0

[Granite]

I couldn't get those links to work, but did see that someone used the white tips of strike anywhere matches as a primer.

Here's what I found.

"or ive done this and it works ok take a shot .22lr case and tap the dent out and take the white tips off strike anywhere matches
and make a paste out of the white tips only and let dry. take the red tips off or use a samll bit of powder and then take a
gamo .22 RB or #4 buckshot and there you go"

[CSACANNONEER]

The amount of bad information here is unbelievable. .22lr, like any rimfire cartridge, can be reloaded. However, it simply isn't worth it. Also, finding the right powder for a supersonic load would be nearly impossible. But, historically, it can and has been done for reduced loads.

[thenodnarb]

I like your attitude, but like others said, there is a reason it isn't done generally. Not the least of which is the priming compound. Modern priming compound is extremely difficult and unsafe to manufacture. I know because I've been researching it. I don't think the match head method will work for rimfire.
Maybe you could use fulminated mercury which is the simplest most basic and oldest type priming compound. However it is very toxic and goes bad after a while. It might be corrosive too. It is also a primary explosive and is likely regulated by the ATF. So making it would be illegal as well(I think).

Personally I started casting, and now I can shoot 45 ACP for $3 a box(with free lead). That's what good priced .22lr costs, and 45 ACP is a whole lot more fun.

So from a standpoint of practicality and saving money, there are better choices.

EDIT: I stand corrected on the match tips with 22lr. If someone did it, I guess it works. But talk about a tedious process!

[Granite]

The amount of bad information here is unbelievable. .22lr, like any rimfire cartridge, can be reloaded. However, it simply isn't worth it. Also, finding the right powder for a supersonic load would be nearly impossible. But, historically, it can and has been done for reduced loads.

This guy went old school, black powder

http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,37555.0.html

[Granite]

I like your attitude, but like others said, there is a reason it isn't done generally. Not the least of which is the priming compound. Modern priming compound is extremely difficult and unsafe to manufacture. I know because I've been researching it. I don't think the match head method will work for rimfire.
Maybe you could use fulminated mercury which is the simplest most basic and oldest type priming compound. However it is very toxic and goes bad after a while. It might be corrosive too. It is also a primary explosive and is likely regulated by the ATF. So making it would be illegal as well(I think).

Personally I started casting, and now I can shoot 45 ACP for $3 a box(with free lead). That's what good priced .22lr costs, and 45 ACP is a whole lot more fun.

So from a standpoint of practicality and saving money, there are better choices.

EDIT: I stand corrected on the match tips with 22lr. If someone did it, I guess it works. But talk about a tedious process!

Thanks for the attitude compliment.

I saw this later on in the black powder thread

"As for priming 22RF cases, I have heard of a method used by Eskimos and a gun-store owner I once knew who reloaded 22RF during World War II because of the scarcity of powder and brass. It involves somehow (carefully cut or broken, I suppose) using the tips of "strike anywhere" matches and a liquid, probably alcohol, and spinning the used 22 cases in a drill or perhaps by hand (?) and dropping the liquefied striker/priming compound into the case and letting centrifugal force spread the compound into the recesses of the rims."

I think 2 match heads and a drop of acetone, then spin by hand.

I don't think a drill is needed because it's a liquid and flows.

What about some wet fire

http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Survival-Technologies-WetFire-Tinder/dp/B001H9N8BQ

Just kidding, that seems excessive