Shooting Winchester Super X Bulk 22 ammo through a Smith and Wesson 617 revolver. Fan Favorite!

Published on March 9, 2022
Duration: 3:32

This video features a review of Winchester Super X 22 Long Rifle hollow point ammunition being fired through a Smith & Wesson 617 revolver. The reviewer notes past issues with this specific ammunition and firearm combination due to dimensional inconsistencies in the casings, but reports improved performance this time. The S&W 617 is highlighted as a 'fan favorite' and a 'sweet shooting' .22 revolver, despite a previous factory repair for a cracked frame.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson 617 revolver, a 'fan favorite,' was tested with Winchester Super X 22 Long Rifle hollow point ammunition. While past tests revealed feeding issues due to bullet overhang, this video shows improved performance, with the firearm functioning 'really well' and yielding 'much better' results than expected.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction to Cranky Gun Reviews
  2. 00:06Testing Winchester Super X 22 LR Ammo
  3. 00:23Smith & Wesson 617 Revolver Overview
  4. 00:32S&W 617 Factory Repair History
  5. 00:41Past Ammo Feeding Issues
  6. 00:58Using Five Star Speed Loaders
  7. 01:54Shooting the S&W 617 with Winchester Ammo
  8. 02:01Past Issues with Winchester White Box
  9. 02:27Front Sight Post Modification
  10. 03:16Improved Performance and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What ammunition was tested in the Smith & Wesson 617 revolver?

The video tests Winchester Super X 22 Long Rifle hollow point ammunition. The reviewer notes that this is the 'white box' version of Winchester's bulk 22 LR offering.

What were the past issues with Winchester 22 LR ammo in the S&W 617?

Previously, Winchester 22 LR ammunition experienced feeding problems in the Smith & Wesson 617 due to dimensional inconsistencies. Specifically, lead bullets were sometimes pressed too far into the casings, causing overhang that prevented rounds from entering the cylinder.

How did the Smith & Wesson 617 perform with the Winchester 22 LR ammo in this video?

In this test, the Smith & Wesson 617 performed much better than in previous attempts with the same ammunition. The reviewer stated that the firearm 'functioned really well' and the results were 'much better than I expected'.

Is the Smith & Wesson 617 a reliable .22 revolver?

The reviewer describes the Smith & Wesson 617 as a 'fan favorite' and a 'sweet shooting' .22 revolver. Despite a past issue requiring a factory repair for a cracked frame, it is now considered to be 'better than ever'.

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