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Ben Towe · December 3, 2012, 09:43 AM

Have you actually had a problem with squib rounds in a .22 LR? The primer itself may have enough power to push the bullet through the barrel as I believe some Short and CB rounds are loaded this way. Long Rifles are only loaded with 1 grain of powder I believe.

December 3, 2012, 09:43 AM	#7
Ben Towe Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 974	Have you actually had a problem with squib rounds in a .22 LR? The primer itself may have enough power to push the bullet through the barrel as I believe some Short and CB rounds are loaded this way. Long Rifles are only loaded with 1 grain of powder I believe. __________________ I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.-Thomas Jefferson I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees.-Euripides