Cartridge comparison
.21 Sharp vs .22 Long Rifle
.21 Sharp and .22 Long Rifle are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .21 Sharp | .22 Long Rifle | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 2024 | 1887 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2105″ | 0.2255″ |
| Case length | 0.613″ | 0.613″ |
| Max pressure | 24,000 psi | 24,000 psi |
| Recoil | — | 0.2–0.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 125 yd | 150 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.