Is there a problem if you shoot 22 LR bullets in a 22 WMR bolt action Marlin rifle?

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i shot a bird shot 22 in a wmr to day, n it split the side of the cace , 2 diff times n it would not eject the case It's always a good idea to use ONLY ammunition that is made for the gun in question. A 22 magnum chamber is made to fit a 22 magnum, obviously. The magnum is significantly larger than a long rifle cartridge. When you fire a long rifle in a magnum chamber, the case is unsupported by the chamber, because the chamber is too large for it. So, the case is probably going to split or stretch, causing the ejection problems mentioned. If you do this with a high-powered gun, you run a very real risk of damage to the gun, or to yourself. NEVER use ammunition in a gun that the gun was not built to handle. To do so is just begging to be listed with all the other morons at www.darwinawards.com . No offense, but it's true. A good example would be a careless person who got 20 gauge shotgun shells mixed up in his hunting vest with 12 gauge shells. The 20 gauge shell, if loaded into a 12 gauge, can slide right up into the barrel. If he then loads a 12 gauge shell and fires it, he had better have good medical insurance. Life insurance would be good too. If you aren't sure what ammo a gun should use, find out. Ask a gunsmith, or read a book. It's easier than trying to clone a new face or hand for yourself. Answer .22WMR is NOT MEANT FOR .22LR/S/L AMMO!!!! They absolutely DO NOT interchange in the same weapon. The exception is the Cowboy-type pistols where you get TWO separate cylinders...one handles .22S/L/LR, the other handles .22WMR. It's NOT like a .357 where you can also shoot .38spl rounds...