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skribnod
12-07-2011, 07:18 PM
I was sorting through some trash from this seasons mding and came across an especially large rimfire shell casing. I have included the typical .22 caliber shell in the picture for reference. This casing is 1.5 times the length and I would estimate 3-4 times the diameter of a regular .22. Any help appreciated.
Thanks for looking.
Ill Digger
12-07-2011, 07:30 PM
My guess is it's a 44 Henry rim-fire casing that was made by UMC :dontknow:
:thinkingabout: Does it look like it might be a 44 cal. ? :dontknow: It's kinda hard to tell from just the top.
How about a shot of them side by side. :dontknow:
Lowjiber
12-08-2011, 07:44 AM
I agree that .44 Henry is the likely candidate. I wasn't aware the UMC ever made any, but it certainly makes sense.

Perhaps the use of an inside micrometer could better reveal the caliber.
skribnod
12-08-2011, 05:18 PM
I am thinking maybe a 30 caliber or something simuliar. I don't think it's large enough for a 44 henry. More pics for better sizing comparison. Thanks
Ill Digger
12-08-2011, 09:42 PM
I am thinking maybe a 30 caliber or something simuliar. I don't think it's large enough for a 44 henry.
Yeah your probably right. Not quite as big as I originally thought :dontknow: lol
Here's a discussion on the 30 cal. rim fire from a rim fire forum.
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=399229