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Cartridge comparison

.21 Sharp vs .22 WMR

.21 Sharp and .22 WMR are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.21 Sharp.22 WMR
TypeRimfireRimfire
Introduced20241959
Bullet diameter0.2105″0.224″
Case length0.613″1.0551″
Max pressure24,000 psi24,000 psi
Recoil0.4–0.8 ft·lb
Effective range125 yd125 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.

ToolOverlay .21 Sharp and .22 WMR trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare