What twist rate does .22-15-60 Stevens use?

.22-15-60 Stevens typically uses a 1:14 twist rate.

What bullet diameter is .22-15-60 Stevens?

.22-15-60 Stevens uses a 0.226″ (5.74 mm) diameter bullet.

Is .22-15-60 Stevens still in production?

.22-15-60 Stevens is obsolete; typical availability is antique.

What is .22-15-60 Stevens used for?

.22-15-60 Stevens is primarily used for target.

Lindcott Armory

Rifle · Obsolete / Non-standard

.22-15-60 Stevens

Also known as 22-15-60 · .22 Stevens Gallery

Stevens gallery and target cartridge.

Caliber: 0.226″ · 5.74 mm
Introduced: 1888
Case: Rimmed
Primary use: target
Status: Obsolete

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Typical grains45 gr

Identity

Introduced: 1888
Type: Rifle
Origin: United States
Inventor: Stevens Arms
Manufacturer: Stevens Arms
Standard: Obsolete / Non-standard
Status: Obsolete
Availability: Antique

Build

Case capacity: 18 gr H₂O
Twist (typical): 1:14
Primer: Large Rifle
Case type: Rimmed

Pressure & range

Max pressure: 18,000 psi
Eff. range: 125 yd
Recoil: 0.3–0.8 ft·lb
Subsonic: Capable

Introduced by Stevens Arms

Ballistics

Published velocity/energy data isn't available for .22-15-60 Stevens — an obsolete/collector cartridge.

Performance

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Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds

Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.

mixed/other · approximate

Measure	mm	in	✓
Bullet ⌀	5.74	0.226	~
Neck ⌀	6.31	0.248	·
Shoulder ⌀	n/a
Shoulder angle	n/a
Base ⌀	6.75	0.266	·
Rim ⌀	8.68	0.342	~
Belt ⌀	n/a
Rim thickness	1.61	0.063	·
Neck length	n/a
Case length	50.93	2.005	·
Overall length	57.43	2.261	~

Size vs familiar rounds

Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .22-15-60 Stevens is highlighted below.

Factory loads

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History

A Stevens Arms single-shot gallery cartridge from the late 19th century. Named for its three key specifications: .22 caliber, 15 grains of powder, 60-grain bullet. Used in Stevens single-shot target rifles for close-range practice. Completely obsolete after .22 LR became dominant.

FAQs

What twist rate does .22-15-60 Stevens use?: .22-15-60 Stevens typically uses a 1:14 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is .22-15-60 Stevens?: .22-15-60 Stevens uses a 0.226″ (5.74 mm) diameter bullet.
Is .22-15-60 Stevens still in production?: .22-15-60 Stevens is obsolete; typical availability is antique.
What is .22-15-60 Stevens used for?: .22-15-60 Stevens is primarily used for target.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 2 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →