.22 long rifle vs .22 magnum - Ammo Comparison Range Test - TheFireArmGuy

Published on July 5, 2014
Duration: 5:30

This video compares the .22 Magnum (.22 WMR) and .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR) calibers through various penetration and expansion tests. The .22 Magnum demonstrated significantly superior penetration through phonebooks and water jugs, and greater bullet deformation in sand, indicating higher energy. While the .22 LR performed reliably, it was clearly outmatched by the .22 Magnum in terms of raw power and terminal ballistics.

Quick Summary

.22 Magnum demonstrates superior penetration and energy compared to .22 Long Rifle. In tests, .22 Magnum passed through phonebooks and more water jugs, and showed greater bullet deformation in sand, indicating higher impact force.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: .22 Magnum vs .22 LR
  2. 00:41Ammunition Selection: CCI Maxi-Mag vs Mini-Mag
  3. 00:59Recoil and Sound Test Comparison
  4. 01:35Phonebook Penetration Test
  5. 02:48Water Jug Penetration Test
  6. 03:51Sand Bucket Expansion Test
  7. 04:49Conclusion: .22 Magnum vs .22 LR Performance

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between .22 Magnum and .22 Long Rifle in terms of performance?

.22 Magnum generally offers higher velocity and energy, resulting in superior penetration through barriers like phonebooks and water jugs compared to .22 Long Rifle. The .22 Magnum also shows more bullet deformation in tests, indicating greater impact force.

How did the .22 Magnum and .22 LR perform in penetration tests?

In a phonebook test, .22 Magnum passed through the entire stack while .22 LR stopped in the fourth book. Similarly, .22 Magnum penetrated more water jugs than the .22 LR, demonstrating its greater power.

Is there a noticeable difference in recoil or sound between .22 Magnum and .22 LR?

Neither caliber produced significant felt recoil during the tests. However, the .22 Magnum was notably louder than the .22 Long Rifle, making it more distinct audibly.

Which ammunition type, .22 Magnum or .22 LR, showed more expansion or deformation?

When fired into a sand bucket, .22 Magnum bullets flattened out significantly, indicating higher impact energy. The .22 Long Rifle bullets retained their original shape, suggesting less energy transfer upon impact.

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