Revolver · CIP
.22 PICRA
.22 PICRA is a rimmed bottlenecked revolver cartridge of Czech Republic origin.
- Caliber
- 0.2244″ · 5.7 mm
- Introduced
- 1999
- Case
- Rimmed
- Parent
- .22 Hornet
- Primary use
- Self-Defense, Target
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1999
- Type
- Revolver
- Origin
- Czech Republic
- Inventor
- PICRA
- Manufacturer
- PICRA
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Limited
- Case capacity
- 15.7 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:16.0
- Primer
- Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 46,412 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 50 yd
- Max range
- 250 yd
- Recoil
- 2.6–2.8 ft·lb
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for .22 PICRA, so this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
Open in Ballistic Compare- Parent case
- .22 Hornet
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
CIP TDCC · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 5.70 | 0.224 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 6.19 | 0.244 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 7.29 | 0.287 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 45° | — | ≈ |
| Base ⌀ | 7.59 | 0.299 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 8.89 | 0.350 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.65 | 0.065 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 5.00 | 0.197 | ≈ |
| Case length | 35.64 | 1.403 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 48.00 | 1.890 | ✓ |
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 PICRA is highlighted below.
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Lineage
Connected reference
History
Developed by PICRA.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .22 PICRA use?
- .22 PICRA typically uses a 1:16.0 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .22 PICRA?
- .22 PICRA uses a 0.2244″ (5.7 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .22 PICRA still in production?
- .22 PICRA is active; typical availability is limited.
- What is .22 PICRA used for?
- .22 PICRA is primarily used for self-defense, target.
- What is .22 PICRA based on?
- .22 PICRA is derived from the .22 Hornet case.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
