Wrong Ammo .17 HMR in a .22 Magnum Revolver

Wrong ammunition - What would happen if you fired 17 HMR from a 22 WMR chambered revolver?
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[@jakeoutdoors9600]

I am a brass rat. The local club rules are you bust pick all your brass up when you are done shooting. No one does. I asked several directors on a workday if I can collect brass that was left. Basically if no one is on the range they said to take as much as I can. In the past year I have several hundred pounds. Now over tens of thousands of pieces I have seen some strange things. Worst was probably what I believe is 9mm luger fired in a 40 S&W. I find a bunch of that.

[@tyler1768]

Seen a fire formed 308 prob put in 30,06 not just one almost a full box some people are just stupid

[@billm2078]

I accidentally fired a 223 out of my 6.8 spc.

[@dr.ryttmastarecctm6595]

Fortunately, I was taught "Line Clearance" in the medical device industry. You clear the workspace of EVERYTHING and then bring out ONLY one product to be filled/labelled/packaged, &etc. So, if I'm working with .40, anything and everything else stays locked up. Plus, don't trust the boxed cartridges from any manufacturer. I have found, though rarely, a 9mm Parabellum in a factory-sealed .40 box.

[@randyhymas9013]

I've seen quite a few 9mm fired in a 40, and 40s fired in a 45.

[@tylerjohnson2833]

I've put 222 rem in my bolt action 223 rem

[@garyK.45ACP]

Buffalo is sitting in his armchair...deep in thought.🤔 Buffalo's wife looks over at him and thinks: "I'll bet he's thinking about other women"😠 Buffalo: "Hmmm, I wonder what happens if I fire .17 HMR in a .22 Magnum"🤔

[@bobbybrown234]

Lol

[@bombthechaos3916]

Although this is something I would NEVER do, thanks for satisfying our curiosity. I thought it was very interesting.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimyeats]

22 mag is such a cool little round. Such a great choice as an all around lightweight but still effective caliber.

[@illinidave]

I have 2 and they are both great guns

[@buffalosoutdoors]

One of the coolest there is.

[@KrazyMitchAdventures]

17 hmr is no slouch either.. my CCI A17 rounds are sitting at about 2600 fps at 50 yards. from my Savage A17 They're a great game bird and varmint round

[@0x80O0oOverfl0w]

I think you summarized it well with "Use it to get to something better" because it's certainly not ideal, but I would take that over nothing any day of the week.

[@greggullett1272]

"No practical purpose"...it may not but when a few dudes get together, questions like this naturally are posed. Now we have the answer for this one. Thanks again Buffalo

[@CatMan_7]

I disagree. Depending on your world views, we are living in precarious times. A Mad Max scenario is quite possible. I have a Makarov that chambers and fires .380acp reliably, Russians do make sturdy gats. It is good knowledge to have JIC = Just In Case.

[@PatRMG]

5:12 The worst group Buffalo has ever shot out of a double action revolver.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Facts 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rickthompson1422]

...I wish manufacturers would make an assortment of 17 HMR pistols....

[@alanpark1775]

So do I. I have a Taurus with a 12" barrel in .17, but it's not much of a carry gun

[@garypaulson5202]

I always enjoy a Buffalo's Outdoors video, and appreciate the message at the end too. I'm in my early 70's, and growing up in this great country, I never would have imagined the day would come that some of my fellow citizens would be eager to give up their own freedom, and to take mine away too, for a false feeling of security...

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you and I’m glad you enjoy my videos. I first heard that saying that I close my videos with a few years ago and it really struck a chord with me because like you I see so many people just ready and willing to throw away what few liberties they have left in the name of the greater good. I’m just one person but I try to remind everyone I can, every chance I get that freedom IS the greater good.

[@Concerned-Nihilist]

Sad deal for sure. At least you and I can remember when America was the land of the free. We got the last teast of what America used to be.

[@steveperry3538]

Appreciate the way you go the extra mile to answer a viewers question. To get them all on the paper is one thing, but that standard deviation number blew me away. Excellent video my friend 👊

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Yeah that SD tripped me out a bit!

[@yellowboxster06]

I couldn’t help but laugh and compare this video to an old Archie Bunker dialog with Edith when Archie asked Edith if she agreed with capital punishment. Edith replied: Sure Archie, as long as it’s not too severe. So when you want to shoot something but you don’t want it over-stated….

[@wildcatindustries8030]

I’ve had a ton of .17HMR rounds laying around and wondered what would happen with a rough rider. Glad someone tried it so I wasn’t tempted to

[@thenebraskan6977]

Thanks so much for the great advice and video.

[@rodgerfruin]

Tried it last summer in a rough rider and the rancher carbine. No probs

[@a1locc25]

If you don’t need the 17 rounds I’ll buy them

[@TargetSuite]

SD of 7! Wow! Who'd a-thunk-it? But, your big takeaway is a good one. In the event of absolute necessity it will work. Thanks!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Someone please explain that one! I don’t understand that SD being so low.

[@callawayken650]

Good to see you here. It was in the minus degrees outside last night when KC beat Miami in KC.

[@mikehalfmoonmullins404]

Man I wouldn't believe it had I not seen it . Beats the heck outta throwing rocks in a worse case scenario. Your lookn good Buffalo , hope the holidays was good to you an your family . God bless everyone and peace & love to all

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks for the wonderful comment!

[@mikemccollum4521]

You said it…”no practical purpose”!

[@ronmartblog]

Depends on the stick 😂🤣😂🤣 This is the Buffalo we know and love - so glad to see you having fun 🙌🏻

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you. I did have a lot of fun putting this together.

[@JP-xh4fq]

Thanks for the chronograph portion!

[@mofatjippyfransisco713]

Some Hitman watching the video " You mean it still has that much energy, and no rifling on the bullet...and its not my firearms caliber either...win/win !!! 😅😂

[@noahcount7132]

With the exception of your repeated cautions and disclaimers, Buff, every aspect of this demonstration was a surprise. 😯 Yes, freedom is the greater good, and the banjo music is delightful! 👍

[@SwampOperator]

A buddy of mine fell on hard times and needed some money, he was gonna take a gun to a pawnshop, but instead i loaned him the money and held the gun so he wouldnt owe no intrest of deal with no bullcrap.. It was a grey ruger american compact 45.. i didnt own a 45 anymore but i had some reloads i bought from a gun show years ago, so i figured id shoot itna few times and see if i liked it. I really liked the looks and feel of the gun, and was thinking about buying one just like it.. I was on the second mag and noticed a weird pop... the shell didnt eject, and when i ejected it, i noticed it was a 40 sw case bulged and split.. Shocked me, but didnt cause any damage.. needless to say, i went thru the bag and found 1 more 40 round mixed in... I ended up keeping the gun because the dude screwed me on the money lol.. so i got a ruger american 45 for 300 bucks.

[@thereindeertherabbitthebat592]

I'm guessing that it'll be sorta like flicking a pebble out of a piece of PVC pipe... 🤔 Just don't let your hypothetical attacker know that your bullets are a bust. Wow, better than I expected. That was pretty interesting. Thanks Buffalo 👍

[@buffalosoutdoors]

It went better than I expected too. I mean yeah it wasn't great but for a square peg in a round hole type of thing it actually worked. Glad you found it interesting.

[@waynewitzke3313]

Love this channel, real sportsman stuff

[@kentuckyrangetime]

Loved the video!! This is right up my alley. There are lots of people who say you can’t do this or that but most of the time they’re just offering unfounded opinion or regurgitating someone else’s words. 😉

[@buffalosoutdoors]

So true! And I enjoy making these types of videos as I get to discover things as I go along. I appreciate you making time to watch my video. I appreciate your videos. Stay warm this week!

[@joeyhardin1288]

"Depends on the stick!!!" Thank you. God Bless and stay safe.

[@johncooper1107]

There's an old saying " just because you can doesn't mean you should . But still an interesting video

[@rickcole2301]

Buffalo you look like your dress. Very warm. I don't know about you where you're at, but I'm in Kansas and it's about going to be eight blow tonight. It's pretty chilly for us and you got a little breeze jacket on 🤣🤣

[@ChuckinSteel]

Always love your videos

[@jacksavage7808]

Great as always my friend.

[@crankygunreviews]

Good to see you back Buffalo! I think you shoot 22 WRF out of a 22WMR revolver too. Another reason why revolvers are so good :) 22lr can shoot 22 long, 22 short, 22 colibri…

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Hey I just watched your video on your first new gun of 2024 earlier today. Congrats on the pick up!

[@curly__3]

Cool vid! Thanks, Buffalo!

[@Machi74005]

LOL...this video will live in infamy sortof like the old video when the late Barry (cannot remember last name) did the torture test of shooting a 454 Casul out of a .410 shotgun 🤣

[@MrTruckerf]

Yes. I miss old Barry who was on Iraq88 or whatever that channel is called. I eventually quit watching after Barry passed away.

[@JohnDoe-uc8gz]

Removed the stock Ruger lcrx 3inch 22 magnum grip and installed the smaller grip from the 2 inch lcrx for less than 30 bucks... Much more handier and concealable!!! And looks great.

[@johnjanoscrat8000]

Have tried that as I have both. You, Sir, are so very correct. Originally had the 2 inch snubby, and ordered the 3 inch, much to my surprise the 3 inch is a much bigger gun. Was expecting a 3 inch barrel snubby. But I guess at 3 inches it wouldn't be a snubby. All the best! "The JJ" SW Penna.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Awesome.

[@NWAAdventures]

Excellent as always, sir.

[@nicklesfamilyadventure]

The best shooting channel around

[@saleembarmania5295]

Now you have to review several sharpened sticks.

[@myfavoritemartian1]

Entertaining as well as surprising.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

I'm guessing 800fps... effectively making it a pellet gun lol.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

You was dang close!

[@throwaway633]

Love your videos

[@KevinMah-ol5on]

"Insert your joke' is that my last date said to me! 😂

[@weakbrainthrombosis]

I like your style man.

[@wildbill6233]

I suppose it would be better than a rock...maybe. Super nice job on this one Buffalo!! By the way, that's what she said

[@dandersonjr]

Interesting video. I'm also surprised that all this time I've been drinking ballistic water. Did not know that. Thanks.

[@gonerydin4225]

Pretty amazing. I'm surprised at how loud it is if nothing else.

[@YellowHammer26]

👍👍surprising to say the least especially the SD. Thanks Buffalo

[@JESUSisGODourSAVIOUR]

Great job on shooting the facts out.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@user-lc1df9jd1u]

Wow . I agree with you about the Ammo.

[@scubaguy007]

I was surprised by the results myself. Looking at the wound track, I'm questioning if the bullet didn't go into the block backwards. 😁

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I wish I had a true high speed camera so we could see stuff like that. I feel like it turned inside the block but I can’t prove it.

[@valeriepottier120]

It obviously did

[@DumpsterGreen_monke]

“Insert your joke in the comments”😂

[@notchagrandpa8875]

9:43 That’s what she said, even though he told her to expect 9 9:47 Happy to oblige. LOL

[@botfoblhrp]

thanks for showing. this very educational. appreciate it.

[@tymz-r-achangin]

Nice see a well-rounded and otherwise well-presented video

[@biglutherie]

This is one of the best presentations I have seen on this platform in a pretty good while. Nice work!

[@irishdruid4516]

Thanks for doing this, interesting results.

[@gillysguns9244]

That did a lot better than I thought it would. Nice test Buffalo!!!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

It did better than I thought it would too.

[@michaeldunn7716]

I had a rifle, chambered in a wildcat 218 mashburn bee cartridge in which I shot the standard .218 Bee cartridge. It expanded the shoulder to the mashburn dimensions and some trim work and I would reload to its specifications They called this fireforming the cases, for those unfamiliar with reloading. However, the same cartridge head, length, and caliber, making it safe. Great video, brother. God bless all here.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

My uncle used to fire form brass but it’s been so long ago I can’t remember what cartridge he was making or which he was making it from. Thanks for watching!

[@michaeldunn7716]

@buffalosoutdoors it use to be fairly common on the reloading community. Almost all my friends reloaded. Many of us molded our own bullets as well. Loved it. If memory serves me, one buddy had a Thompson contender in a Herrett cartridge that I believe he had to fire form as well. It was a lot of fun.

[@thebuggywhip6047]

maybe ,22 Hornet being fireformed into a .22 K-Hornet.​@@buffalosoutdoors

[@user-jm6hh7op3w]

Great video! Another thing to keep in mind is the chamber pressure of the cartridges. The .17 HMR (26,000 psi) and .22 WMR (24,000 psi) have a 2,000 psi difference. It's not a huge pressure difference, but it's something worth mentioning.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Pressure is everything. In this scenario however there's no bullet to bore seal so pressures aren't approaching anywhere near spec.

[@user-jm6hh7op3w]

@@buffalosoutdoors True, a .17 caliber bullet travelling down a .22 caliber bore diameter will not increase the chamber pressure. But, just picture someone loading .38 Super (36,500 psi) into a handgun chambered for .38 ACP (26,500 psi). Both cartridges have the same external dimensions, but have a difference of 10,000 psi in chamber pressure...🤕

[@buffalosoutdoors]

@@user-jm6hh7op3w Hence the warning at the start of the video. 👍

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

Kind Thanks! I often wondered what the results would be shooting a 17HMR in a mag. Now I know thanks to you! Many Blessings! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@buffalosoutdoors]

You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@richardphelps5041]

I wasn’t surprised by the outcome- about what I expected- no accuracy but did fire.

[@bigbossman3806]

That was very entertaining . I thought you were pretty brave to try that test but you must have been pretty confident it wouldn't hurt the gun (or you) !

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Glad you found it entertaining. I did my homework.

[@WayStedYou]

You wouldnt' want to be trying it the other way around

[@TYPHIS4]

Thank you .

[@stevenhoskins2000]

Fun video. Enjoyed watching it.

[@MrHubbard738]

Cool and Fun video. Thanks Buffalo !

[@jamesortiz5388]

Excellent video.

[@jcapp1698]

Love your videos man. Great seeing you’re still at it😊

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Glad you enjoy them!

[@nebraskarooster9244]

Thank you for all that you do sir. I always enjoy your videos and am envious of your skill with revolvers.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

You’re very welcome and I appreciate you watching and commenting. It means a lot to me to know that people get enjoyment from my work.

[@Edward-wd5gl]

Your A WEALTH OF USEFUL INFORMATION 😵‍💫😳🤪🤔🤣

[@henrydecker1718]

If it seats it yeets

[@scottf.3808]

Interesting info to know as thanks for the testing.....Good stuff....

[@adamthomson2873]

Thanks for that interesting and entertaining review/analysis.

[@blakegregory969]

Great video Sir

[@reallife3338]

It's almost better than a pointy stick lol

[@northeastkentuckyoutdoors6455]

Interesting, good video!

[@jamieeakin1383]

Buffalo, I am surprised that worked as well as it did!! (probably like most other people here). Thanks for a really video!

[@LongBinh70]

Great video!

[@charlesphillips5906]

With the low energy level I was surprised how the tomato can did a backflip.

[@TheOlsonOutfit]

That WAS surprising

[@eltacsyms5607]

Great video, thank you sir.

[@gregwilson4658]

Enjoyed that video! Great job as usual!!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank yee sir! Yes yes.

[@waynebowman2315]

Great video , and very surprising results, thanx for posting

[@Riley_1955]

Nice instructive video Buffalo on what not to do ..... One thing I thought that didn't happen was I figured every fired case would have a big split at the case neck because of the fire forming to the magnum chamber.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I expected the cases to split as well. The fact that they didn’t and the SD I got from those 5 shots over the chronograph were surprises for me.

[@fendermon]

Can it kill zombies though, and if so... how many? Too many questions left unanswered. Glad it didn't break anything :)

[@alexwhitehead7443]

Good video ,bro , thank you .

[@robertross3358]

Nonetheless , a fascinating and informative video ! As a LAST RESORT , it might be about the most humane way to convince someone to rethink their actions ...

[@mikeautry2271]

Try it in a 22mag rifle...I just wondering what it would do...

[@CJ4S147]

Swag would be possibly a little more speed due to longer dwell time so to speak and no cylinder gap since all other factors are similar

[@user-fh7fq8bc1c]

Absolutely great video.😂❤

[@terryschiller2625]

Hi Buffalo, that really surprised me. Did shooting that 17hmr through that Ruger do any damage to the cylinder or bore?

[@juarezderrick9647]

I can't see it hurting the cylinder but it could bang around in the bore a little bit

[@buffalosoutdoors]

No damage whatsoever. Thanks for watching!

[@ekimp252]

Had a guy ask me to look at a little rifle he’d bought for his son, a Rossi 22LR/410 combo. Only it wasn’t a 22, it was a 17 HMR that he shot a 22 in and the bullet was stuck in the barrel. I managed to get the slug out from the muzzle end without damaging the crown or the rifling and he was good to go. Offered to trade his 17/410 combo for a 22/410 that I had since that was what he had wanted to begin with. Nope, he wanted to keep it.

[@FartyMcNuggets]

Ballistic water 😂 !!!! 👍🏻

[@mofatjippyfransisco713]

Guy at the range , was shooting his lever gun...couldnt hit the side of a barn...and lots of smoke coming out of the action. He asked me to try it, I looked at the rifle...44 mag ...looked at the ammo...30-30 winchester. The 30-30 was there behind him , leaning in the rifle stand...he mixed up the ammo sometime during setup.

[@beakfish7319]

wrong caliber firing is my favorite haha just gotta make sure the pressure is lower than the caliber the weapon is and make sure the bore diameter is equal or larger than the wrong caliber. following those rules ive never had an issue.

[@charleywalker2982]

Thanks for sharing your reviews and keep your videos coming.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you, gonna keep it going as long as I’m able!

[@stevegimenez9981]

That's amazing It's still deadly.

[@justinsane7128]

An new expensive 22 short.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

The results were actually surprising. The round had a bit more juice than I thought it would. I didn't think it was going to get through the water jug. Interesting video, but like you said, other than a Mad Max scenario, it'd be best to avoid a situation like this, unless you're using this setup to get to something better. God bless Buffalo. 🙏👍

[@brianverbonitz3712]

Good video Sir.

[@georgeaura]

I have accidentally done this with the low lighting at my local indoor gun range I accidentally put and shot 10mm out of my 1911 45 definitely was a mistake I will only do once but showed me the toughness of the 1911.

[@JV-hh6mt]

Ok you got me on this one . Never crossed my mind. From 2500 fps in rifle to 750 fps in revolver. Wow. 👍🏻

[@scottd9448]

Your accent is delightful.

[@Lagassejames]

I always enjoy your videos, maybe as much as you enjoy making them.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

This is why I enjoy making them. This is the reward. Knowing people enjoy them!

[@MrTruckerf]

Neat demonstration. I have done a lot of sub-caliber testing and it won't hurt the firearm to shoot a sub-caliber cartridge in it. NEVER go the other way, such as shooting an 8 mm Mauser round in a 30/06. That will cause catastrophic pressures. When the bullet is below bore diameter the pressure will be low and powder will not burn effectively, just as you demonstrated.