Lindcott Armory Rifle · SAAMI
.22 Creedmoor
SAAMI-standardized .224 caliber cartridge built on the 6.5 Creedmoor case.
- Caliber
- 0.224″ · 5.69 mm
- Introduced
- 2024
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- 6.5 Creedmoor
- Primary use
- Varmint, Hunting, Competition
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 2024
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Hornady
- Manufacturer
- Hornady Manufacturing
- Standard
- SAAMI
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Common
- Case capacity
- 44 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:7.5
- Primer
- Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 62,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 800 yd
- Max range
- 3000 yd
- Recoil
- 6–9 ft·lb
Ballistics
Real trajectory computed from a representative load — Lapua Scenar 80 gr, 3,600 fps, BC 0.423 G1 · 100 yd zero.
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 yd | 3599 | 2301 | -1.5″ | — |
| 100 yd | 3469 | 2137 | 0.0″ | 0.0 |
| 200 yd | 3339 | 1980 | -1.4″ | -0.7 |
| 300 yd | 3212 | 1833 | -5.9″ | -1.9 |
| 400 yd | 3088 | 1693 | -13.8″ | -3.3 |
| 500 yd | 2964 | 1560 | -25.3″ | -4.8 |
| 600 yd | 2844 | 1436 | -40.8″ | -6.5 |
| 700 yd | 2725 | 1319 | -60.6″ | -8.3 |
| 800 yd | 2608 | 1208 | -85.1″ | -10.2 |
| 900 yd | 2494 | 1105 | -114.6″ | -12.2 |
| 1000 yd | 2382 | 1008 | -149.8″ | -14.3 |
Point-mass G7/G1 drag model, standard atmosphere — within ~2% of reference solvers to 1000 yd; real barrels and conditions vary. Open in Ballistic Compare →
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.
SAAMI · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 5.69 | 0.224 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 6.50 | 0.256 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 11.73 | 0.462 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 30° | — | ✓ |
| Base ⌀ | 11.94 | 0.470 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 11.99 | 0.472 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.37 | 0.054 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 6.38 | 0.251 | ≈ |
| Case length | 48.77 | 1.920 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 68.58 | 2.700 | ~ |
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 Creedmoor is highlighted below.
Factory loads
In production — 20 active loads across 13 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 20 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra | MatchKing | 77 | HPBT | 3,700 | 2,340 | 0.372 G1 |
| HSM | Competition | 75 | ELD-M | 3,700 | 2,279 | 0.200 G7 |
| Hornady | Match | 75 | ELD-M | 3,700 | 2,279 | 0.200 G7 |
| Federal | Gold Medal | 75 | Sierra MatchKing | 3,700 | 2,279 | 0.381 G1 |
| Lapua | Scenar | 80 | HPBT | 3,600 | 2,302 | 0.423 G1 |
| Berger | Target | 80 | Fullbore OTM | 3,600 | 2,302 | 0.215 G7 |
| Federal | Gold Medal | 52 | Hollow Point | 4,250 | 2,085 | — |
| Sierra | MatchKing | 52 | Hollow Point BT | 4,200 | 2,036 | — |
| Hornady | Precision Hunter | 52 | ELD-X | 4,200 | 2,036 | — |
| Black Hills | Match | 52 | Hollow Point BT | 4,200 | 2,036 | — |
| Doubletap | Lead-Free | 55 | Solid Copper HP | 4,100 | 2,053 | — |
| Barnes | LRX | 55 | Tipped LRX | 4,100 | 2,053 | — |
| Nosler | Trophy Grade | 55 | AccuBond | 4,100 | 2,053 | — |
| Sellier & Bellot | SP | 55 | Soft Point | 4,050 | 2,003 | — |
| PPU | FMJ | 55 | FMJ | 4,050 | 2,003 | — |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
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Lineage
Connected reference
History
SAAMI accepted the .22 Creedmoor in 2024, formalizing what had been a popular wildcat. The concept — necking a Creedmoor family case to .224 — was embraced by varmint hunters who wanted more range than .22-250 and the excellent BC of modern heavy .224 bullets. Factory loads from Hornady running 80gr ELD at 3,285fps deliver performance well beyond .22-250 capability.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .22 Creedmoor use?
- .22 Creedmoor typically uses a 1:7.5 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .22 Creedmoor?
- .22 Creedmoor uses a 0.224″ (5.69 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .22 Creedmoor still in production?
- .22 Creedmoor is active; typical availability is common.
- What is .22 Creedmoor used for?
- .22 Creedmoor is primarily used for varmint, hunting, competition.
- What is .22 Creedmoor based on?
- .22 Creedmoor is derived from the 6.5 Creedmoor case.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 20 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →