Lindcott Armory Compare / .218 Bee vs .22 Hornet
Cartridge comparison
.218 Bee vs .22 Hornet
.22 Hornet is faster (3,100 vs 2,850 fps); .218 Bee carries more energy (830 vs 650 ft·lb).
.218 Bee →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.22 Hornet →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .218 Bee | .22 Hornet | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1938 | 1930 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.345″ | 1.403″ |
| Velocity | 2,700–2,850 fps | 2,600–3,100 fps |
| Energy | 745–830 ft·lb | 400–650 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 40,000 psi | 49,000 psi |
| Recoil | 3–4.5 ft·lb | 3–4.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 250 yd |
FAQs
- Is .218 Bee faster than .22 Hornet?
- .22 Hornet is faster — up to 3,100 fps versus 2,850 fps.
- Does .218 Bee hit harder than .22 Hornet?
- .218 Bee carries more muzzle energy (830 vs 650 ft·lb).