Lindcott Armory Compare / .17 WSM vs .22 WMR
Cartridge comparison
.17 WSM vs .22 WMR
.17 WSM is faster (3,000 vs 2,300 fps); .17 WSM carries more energy (400 vs 325 ft·lb); .22 WMR recoils less.
.17 WSM →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.22 WMR →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .17 WSM | .22 WMR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 2012 | 1959 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.172″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.2″ | 1.052″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–3,000 fps | 1,875–2,300 fps |
| Energy | 300–400 ft·lb | 300–325 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 33,000 psi | 24,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.5–0.9 ft·lb | 0.4–0.8 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 125 yd |
FAQs
- Is .17 WSM faster than .22 WMR?
- .17 WSM is faster — up to 3,000 fps versus 2,300 fps.
- Does .17 WSM hit harder than .22 WMR?
- .17 WSM carries more muzzle energy (400 vs 325 ft·lb).