Pistol · Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardizedObsolete
.224 BOZ
.224 BOZ is a rimless straight-walled pistol cartridge of United Kingdom origin.
- Caliber
- 0.224″ · 5.69 mm
- Introduced
- 1990
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- 9mm Luger
- Primary use
- Self-Defense, Target
- Status
- Discontinued
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1990
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Inventor
- Bill Alexander / Civil Defence Supply
- Manufacturer
- Civil Defence Supply (United Kingdom)
- Standard
- Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Rare
- Case capacity
- 13.6 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:14
- Primer
- Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 35,000 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 50 yd
- Max range
- 250 yd
- Recoil
- 1.8–2 ft·lb
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for .224 BOZ, 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
- 9mm Luger
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.
Dimensions · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 5.69 | 0.224 | |
| Neck ⌀ | 6.45 | 0.254 | |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 10.79 | 0.425 | |
| Rim ⌀ | 10.77 | 0.424 | |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.27 | 0.050 | |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 23.01 | 0.906 | |
| Overall length | 26.94 | 1.061 | |
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. .224 BOZ is highlighted below.
Missing a dimension for .224 BOZ? Some case measurements aren't in a published SAAMI/CIP drawing yet. Have a factory or reamer print? Send it → — verified hard-to-find data earns a free Lindcott sticker.
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
Introduced around 1990, derived from the 9mm Luger.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .224 BOZ use?
- .224 BOZ typically uses a 1:14 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .224 BOZ?
- .224 BOZ uses a 0.224″ (5.69 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .224 BOZ still in production?
- .224 BOZ is discontinued; typical availability is rare.
- What is .224 BOZ used for?
- .224 BOZ is primarily used for self-defense, target.
- What is .224 BOZ based on?
- .224 BOZ is derived from the 9mm Luger 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 →
