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Do 22LR and 17HMR rounds work in a 22WMR Chambered Rifle?

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I want to buy a 22 Rifle and have found a 22WMR I like. Question is, can I safely use 22LR and/or 17HMR rounds?

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Sure, if you want to buy a new 22WMR and get some bandages to help you out with the burns and cuts. Just use 22WMR ammo like suggested.
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Only shoot the caliber for which your specific gun was designed for.
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Nope, 17s and 22lrs could damage your tool and yourself as well.
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Neither of these two rounds will work in a gun that is chambered for the .22WMR In both cases the bullets are smaller in diameter than the .22WMR bullet.
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no
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No. You should only shoot ammunition that is designed for your firearm. .17 HMR, while based on the .22 WMR, not the correct caliber for your rifle. .22 LR bullets are not designed for and should not be used in a .22 WMR rifle. The bullet diameters are not the same and the cases/chambers are not compatible.
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NO

None of those calibers are interchangeable

The easiest way to determine if you can shoot a certain round through your gun is to read the caliber designation that is clearly stamped on the barrel

Shooting the wrong round in a gun will damage the gun or you
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No.

Don't even try it.
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Just a related note... ammo for .22 WMR is hella more expensive than .22 LR.
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one word.........NO
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