22Short Ammunition vs 22 LR Ammo : The 22 Short (left) is dwarfed by the diminutive but popular 22 LR (right). Operationally, the Mini is a single-action revolver that requires the little knurled Thelong rifle, in its high velocity loading, will outrun the 22 short in a pistol length barrel, just as it outruns it in a rifle length barrel. It has more powder gas to push the bullet. Both have a burn that is complete, for all practical purposes. The difference is Whilesmall rimfire calibers were always common such as 6mm Flobert and .22 Short (first released in 1857, then followed by .22 Long, .22 Extra Long and .22 Long Rifle in 1887), larger rimfire calibers existed as well such as .44 Henry, .32 Rimfire, .38 Rimfire, .41 Short and .56-56 Spencer. . #3/16. Daddy Mac said: Hey folks. I've got the itch for a lever gun. Looking at the Henry Golden Boy and trying to decide caliber. The 22 version will fire any 22, short, long, or long rifle, pretty versatile and I own a couple of 22 long rifle guns already. The 22 mag has a bit more punch and may make a decent small game rifle. 161-Round. Length. 38.5″. Weight. 6.75 lbs. Henry Repeating Arms is best known for their lever-action rifles, and have been making them for over a century. If I had to have one .22 to add to my collection that I would happily own until I passed it down to my children, it would be the Henry Goldenboy in .22 LR. Allenbriefly discusses some of the common misconceptions pertaining to 22 caliber ammunition . Thanks for watching and we would greatly appreciate it if y Testingthe difference in sound between 22 short and 22 long rifle for hunting purposes. Tofacilitate ignition, .22 rimfire bullets must be heavily crimped into the case mouth to increase shot-start forces. Of necessity, this deforms the bullet. However, even on a good day, only UAArOj.