Lindcott Armory Compare / .21 Sharp vs .22 WMR
Cartridge comparison
.21 Sharp vs .22 WMR
.22 WMR is faster (2,300 vs 1,750 fps).
.21 Sharp →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.22 WMR →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .21 Sharp | .22 WMR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 2024 | 1959 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.2105″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 0.613″ | 1.052″ |
| Velocity | 1,330–1,750 fps | 1,875–2,300 fps |
| Energy | — | 300–325 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 24,000 psi | 24,000 psi |
| Recoil | — | 0.4–0.8 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | — | 125 yd |
FAQs
- Is .21 Sharp faster than .22 WMR?
- .22 WMR is faster — up to 2,300 fps versus 1,750 fps.