Lindcott Armory Compare / .22-250 Remington vs .223 Remington
Cartridge comparison
.22-250 Remington vs .223 Remington
.22-250 Remington is faster (4,000 vs 3,900 fps); .22-250 Remington carries more energy (1,800 vs 1,350 ft·lb); .223 Remington recoils less.
.22-250 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.223 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .22-250 Remington | .223 Remington | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1965 | 1963 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.912″ | 1.76″ |
| Velocity | 3,600–4,000 fps | 3,000–3,900 fps |
| Energy | 1,300–1,800 ft·lb | 1,100–1,350 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | 6–9 ft·lb | 3.5–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 500 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .22-250 Remington faster than .223 Remington?
- .22-250 Remington is faster — up to 4,000 fps versus 3,900 fps.
- Does .22-250 Remington hit harder than .223 Remington?
- .22-250 Remington carries more muzzle energy (1,800 vs 1,350 ft·lb).