Centerfire Rifle · SAAMI (not in current Z299)
.224 Weatherby Magnum
The only belted magnum in .22 caliber, introduced by Roy Weatherby in 1963 to push the .22-250 Remington's velocity ceiling.
- Caliber
- 0.2244″ · 5.7 mm
- Introduced
- 1963
- Case
- Belted
- Primary use
- Varmint, Hunting
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1963
- Type
- Centerfire Rifle
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Roy Weatherby
- Manufacturer
- Weatherby
- Standard
- SAAMI (not in current Z299)
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Common
- Case capacity
- 39.4 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:14
- Primer
- Large Rifle Magnum
- Case type
- Belted
- Max pressure
- 63,817 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 400 yd
- Max range
- 3350 yd
- Recoil
- 3.8–6.4 ft·lb
Introduced by Weatherby
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for .224 Weatherby Magnum, 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
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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 · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 5.70 | 0.224 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 6.40 | 0.252 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 10.01 | 0.394 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 41.6° | — | ~ |
| Base ⌀ | 10.54 | 0.415 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 10.91 | 0.430 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | 10.91 | 0.430 | ✓ |
| Rim thickness | 1.27 | 0.050 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 7.81 | 0.307 | ≈ |
| Case length | 48.84 | 1.923 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 59.18 | 2.330 | ✓ |
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 Weatherby Magnum is highlighted below.
Suitable powders
2 reloading powders listed for .224 Weatherby Magnum, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →
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.
Connected reference
History
The .224 Weatherby Magnum was introduced in 1963 by Roy Weatherby (United States).
FAQs
- What twist rate does .224 Weatherby Magnum use?
- .224 Weatherby Magnum typically uses a 1:14 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .224 Weatherby Magnum?
- .224 Weatherby Magnum uses a 0.2244″ (5.7 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .224 Weatherby Magnum still in production?
- .224 Weatherby Magnum is active; typical availability is common.
- What is .224 Weatherby Magnum used for?
- .224 Weatherby Magnum is primarily used for varmint, hunting.
- What are the best powders for .224 Weatherby Magnum?
- Reloading powders commonly listed for .224 Weatherby Magnum include Norma 201, Norma 202.
Sources & provenance
- Manufacturer Weatherby — 224 Weatherby Magnum — Weatherby, Inc. · velocity, grain weights, bullet ⌀ archived
- Secondary Wikipedia — .224 Weatherby Magnum · year archived
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
