Early Police Positive question

Pat C. · 2025-10-03T19:50:14-0400

I recently picked up three boxes of Western Long Ronge .22 WRF HIGH velocity ammo. Well like other Western and WRA ammo it gave poor accuracy in my 1890 Winchester.

Probably because smaller bullet diameter and velocity in its worn bore .

So I have this ammo and wondering if its safe in my 1912 Police Positive?

The ammo was designed in early 1930's

Tall · 2025-10-03T20:17:32-0400

If it is lead bullet ammo very likely it will be fine in any revolver chambered for 22 WRF.

Pat C. · 2025-10-03T20:33:44-0400

It's the same Western Lubaloy copper plated lead but with 40% more velocity and 20% more energy than standard.
Velocity is approaching 1500 FPS .

Figured it may be same as shooting modern high velocity in early. 22's

Spirit · 2025-10-03T20:55:47-0400

If the Police Positive is chambered in .22 WRF (not LR) you should be perfectly fine to shoot it.

There's been a bit of back and forth of not shooting high pressure in old revolvers vs old revolvers pre-dating our modern system and "standard" pressure back then was a lot closer to our high pressure ammo now. In the end, if it's in good functioning condition, it's unlikely you're going to put any real wear on it.

Pat C. · 2025-10-03T21:06:06-0400

I know in old rimfire rifles you cannot shoot modern high velocity 22 ammo.

Ive seen several Remington 12 and Savage slide action with locking lugs sheared off.

May not even be an issue , never really read anything about it.

Pat C. · 2025-10-03T21:43:35-0400

This is the ammo

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