What twist rate does .22 Long Rifle use?

.22 Long Rifle typically uses a 1:16 twist rate.

What bullet diameter is .22 Long Rifle?

.22 Long Rifle uses a 0.223″ (5.66 mm) diameter bullet.

Is .22 Long Rifle still in production?

.22 Long Rifle is active; typical availability is abundant.

What is .22 Long Rifle used for?

.22 Long Rifle is primarily used for target, plinking, hunting, competition.

What is .22 Long Rifle based on?

.22 Long Rifle is derived from the .22 Long case.

Rimfire · SAAMI

.22 Long Rifle

.22 LR5.6x15mmR

Ballistics

Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd

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Velocity: 1,085–1,750 fps
Energy: 100–200 ft·lb
By real loads: 950–1,500 fps · 507 loads
Typical MSRP: $0.12/rd · price history →
Parent case: .22 Long

Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input, not a measured load. Real published loads span the "by real loads" range above.

Factory loads

In production — 507 active loads across 41 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 582 →.

Brand	Load	Grain	Bullet	FPS	ft·lb	BC	$/rd
CCI	Quik-Shok	31	JHP	1,640	185	0.130	$0.22
CCI	Stinger	32	JHP	1,640	191	0.132	$0.20
Aguila	Interceptor	40	JHP	1,470	192	0.140	$0.14
Aguila	SuperExtra	38	JHP	1,280	138	0.132	$0.13
Federal	Champion	36	JHP	1,260	127	0.125	$0.12
CCI	Mini-Mag	36	JHP	1,260	127	0.125	$0.16
Federal	American Eagle	40	LRN	1,200	128	0.157	$0.10
Hornady	Match ELD	40	ELD-M	1,085	105	0.207	$3.50
Eley	Tenex	40	LRN	1,085	105	0.157	$0.55
Eley	Biathlon	40	LRN	1,085	105	0.157	$0.45
Eley	Match	40	LRN	1,085	105	0.157	$0.40
Federal	Gold Medal Target	40	LRN	1,080	104	0.157	$0.28
Federal	Punch	29	JHP	1,070	74	0.118	$0.35
Eley	Subsonic	40	LHP	1,040	96	0.138	$0.30
Eley	Subsonic Hollow	38	LHP	1,040	91	0.138	$0.35

Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.

Dimensions

Firearms chambered in .22 Long Rifle

12 models in the database chamber .22 Long Rifle. Browse all →

Taurus TX22 .22 LR 5.3-Inch CompetitionFN FN 740 .22 LR 21-inchSIG Sauer P322 Comp .22 LR 4.0-inchRuger Max-9 .22 LRCZ CZ 457 LRP Long Range Precision 22 LRSIG Sauer P322 CompetitionSig Sauer P322 Threaded .22 LR 4-inchBeretta Beretta BRX1 .22 LR 20-inchTaurus Taurus TX22 Competition SCR .22 LR 5.25-inchSig Sauer P322 Comp TS .22 LR 4-inchRuger 10/22 Wildfire 22 LRRuger 10/22 Wildfire Stainless

Lineage

Immediate parent

.22 Long

Direct descendants (2)

.21 Sharp .17 Mach 2

Size vs parent — to scale

Drawn to one scale from published dimensions. Bottleneck shape is approximate (shoulder geometry not recorded).

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Connected reference

Loads582 factory loads for .22 Long Rifle↗FirearmsFirearms in .22 Long Rifle↗ToolCompare ballistics↗

History

Introduced in 1887 by J. Stevens Arms. Evolved from .22 Short and .22 Long. Over 2 billion rounds produced annually. Every shooter's first cartridge.

FAQs

What twist rate does .22 Long Rifle use?: .22 Long Rifle typically uses a 1:16 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is .22 Long Rifle?: .22 Long Rifle uses a 0.223″ (5.66 mm) diameter bullet.
Is .22 Long Rifle still in production?: .22 Long Rifle is active; typical availability is abundant.
What is .22 Long Rifle used for?: .22 Long Rifle is primarily used for target, plinking, hunting, competition.
What is .22 Long Rifle based on?: .22 Long Rifle is derived from the .22 Long case.

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 507 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. Spotted an error? Report it →