Cartridge comparison
.218 Bee vs .22 Spitfire (5.7mm Johnson)
.218 Bee and .22 Spitfire (5.7mm Johnson) are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .218 Bee | .22 Spitfire (5.7mm Johnson) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1937 | 1963 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.224″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.3449″ | 1.29″ |
| Max pressure | 35,000 psi | 40,000 psi |
| Recoil | 2.4–3 ft·lb | 1.3–1.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 400 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | — | Obsolete |
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.
