Rifle · Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardizedObsolete
.22 XL Maynard
Maynard brass cartridge for Maynard single-shot breech-loading rifles.
- Caliber
- 0.228″ · 5.791 mm
- Introduced
- 1882
- Case
- Rimmed
- Primary use
- target, hunting
- Status
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1882
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Edward Maynard
- Manufacturer
- Maynard Arms
- Standard
- Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Obsolete
- Availability
- Antique
- Case capacity
- 11.4 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:16
- Primer
- Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 18,000 CUP, SAAMI crusher
- Eff. range
- 125 yd
- Max range
- 2550 yd
- Recoil
- 0.57–0.8 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for .22 XL Maynard — an obsolete/collector cartridge.
Performance
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
SAAMI · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 5.79 | 0.228 | ~ |
| Neck ⌀ | 6.40 | 0.252 | ~ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 6.35 | 0.250 | ~ |
| Rim ⌀ | 7.29 | 0.287 | |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 0.84 | 0.033 | |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 29.72 | 1.170 | ~ |
| Overall length | 37.54 | 1.478 | |
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 XL Maynard is highlighted below.
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Factory loads
Being verified
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History
A large Maynard single-shot rifle cartridge from the 1880s. The Maynard target rifles were popular in the late black powder era for long-range target shooting. The .22 XL designation indicated extra-long case. Completely obsolete with the advent of smokeless powder cartridges.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .22 XL Maynard use?
- .22 XL Maynard typically uses a 1:16 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .22 XL Maynard?
- .22 XL Maynard uses a 0.228″ (5.791 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .22 XL Maynard still in production?
- .22 XL Maynard is obsolete; typical availability is antique.
- What is .22 XL Maynard used for?
- .22 XL Maynard is primarily used for target, hunting.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 4 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
