View Full Version : .22 Long rifle power vs bolt and springs
Percival
11-08-2005, 17:10
How much rearward force (recoil) does a .22lr produce upon firing? What size (poundage) recoil springs are used on semiautos in this caliber (rifles and pistols)? If someone happens to know the weights of the bolt assy/slide on Ruger 10-22 and mark one style pistols that'd probably help as well.
Anything else I may not have mentioned that you might think helpful and applicable, throw that in there too...
You don't see pound ratings for 22s very often.
here's some info from Wolff gunsprings for a S&W model 41 that is designed for standard velocity:
RECOIL SPRINGS
For Use in:
41, .22 Caliber - All Variable Recoil Springs
Reduced Power...: 6, 6.5 and 7 Lb.
Factory Standard.: 7.5 Lb.
Extra Power.........: 8 Lb.
Here's info for the 422 et al Smiths:
RECOIL SPRINGS
For Use in:
422, 622, 2206, 2213, 2214, .22 Caliber
Reduced Power...: 4.5, 5 and 5.5 Lb,
Factory Standard.: 6 Lb.
Extra Power.........: None Available
My Marvel 22 conversion unit takes an 9 lb spring and that's designed for standard not high velocity.
The spring weights probably vary a lot due to the different design, weight of the slides or bolts and ammo they're designed for.
Percival
11-15-2005, 15:53
Finally, some input! Thank you for that info... Still curious as to the slide weight on the ruger .22 autos. Any .22 auto works for me, and accompanying spring poundage would be helpful as well.
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