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Double J · January 10, 2013, 10:27 AM

If you plan to keep a loaded .22LR for defense, make sure the gun is dry and not oiled-up. Any oil at all in the bore or on the ammo will soak into the rimfire round after a time causing a dud in the chamber.

January 10, 2013, 10:27 AM	#39
Double J Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2007 Location: So. Illinois Posts: 547	If you plan to keep a loaded .22LR for defense, make sure the gun is dry and not oiled-up. Any oil at all in the bore or on the ammo will soak into the rimfire round after a time causing a dud in the chamber.