22LR Superlong Rifle

Published on February 21, 2026
Duration: 1:32

This guide details a test of custom ammunition, specifically a .22LR bullet loaded into a .223 casing, dubbed the '22 Super Long Rifle'. The test, conducted in a Steyr AUG, evaluates cycling reliability, recoil reduction (approximately 20% less than standard .223), and terminal energy. While the custom rounds demonstrated sufficient energy to cycle the bolt, accuracy was significantly compromised, leading to tumbling and unpredictable impacts. The video highlights potential malfunctions with such experimental loads.

Quick Summary

The '22 Super Long Rifle' is custom ammunition using a .22LR bullet in a .223 casing. Tested in a Steyr AUG, it cycled reliably and offered about 20% less recoil than standard .223. However, accuracy was severely compromised, with bullets tumbling, making it unsuitable for precise applications and potentially prone to malfunctions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Custom Ammunition Introduction
  2. 00:10Test Plan and Nomenclature
  3. 00:20Steyr AUG Cycle Test Setup
  4. 00:28Sponsor Mention
  5. 00:33Firing Standard 223
  6. 00:38Custom Round Cycling Test
  7. 00:42Firing 22 Super Long Rifle
  8. 00:52Custom Round Cycling Success
  9. 00:57Recoil Comparison and Energy Test
  10. 01:03Malfunction Observation
  11. 01:10Energy Test: Standard 223
  12. 01:13Energy Test: 22 Super Long Rifle
  13. 01:17Slow-mo Impact Analysis
  14. 01:29Purpose for Custom Rounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the '22 Super Long Rifle' ammunition?

The '22 Super Long Rifle' is custom-made ammunition featuring a .22LR bullet loaded into a .223 Remington cartridge casing. It's designed to test the effects of combining different bullet and casing sizes for unique ballistic properties.

How does the '22 Super Long Rifle' perform in a Steyr AUG?

In a Steyr AUG, the '22 Super Long Rifle' successfully cycled the bolt, indicating adequate energy. However, it exhibited significantly reduced accuracy, with projectiles tumbling and impacting erratically, and offered about 20% less recoil than standard .223 rounds.

What are the potential drawbacks of using '22 Super Long Rifle' ammunition?

The primary drawbacks are poor accuracy and the potential for unpredictable malfunctions. The tumbling projectiles make it unsuitable for precise shooting, and experimental loads always carry a risk of failure or damage to the firearm.

What is the recoil difference between '22 Super Long Rifle' and standard .223?

The '22 Super Long Rifle' demonstrated approximately 20% less felt recoil compared to standard .223 ammunition. This reduction is a notable characteristic, though it comes at the cost of accuracy and reliability.

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