Cartridge comparison
.215 (CIP) vs .222 Remington
.215 (CIP) and .222 Remington are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .215 (CIP) | .222 Remington | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1992 | 1950 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.222″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.5591″ | 1.7″ |
| Max pressure | 55,114 psi | 50,000 psi |
| Recoil | 2.3–2.6 ft·lb | 2.9–4 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 300 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.
