Cartridge comparison
.22-15-60 Stevens vs 5.6x57mmR
.22-15-60 Stevens and 5.6x57mmR are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .22-15-60 Stevens | 5.6x57mmR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1896 | 1964 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.226″ | 0.2244″ |
| Case length | 2.01″ | 2.2323″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 63,817 psi |
| Recoil | 0.7–0.8 ft·lb | 7.9–9 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 125 yd | 200 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP 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.
