Cartridge comparison
.22 ARC vs .22 BR
.22 ARC and .22 BR are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .22 ARC | .22 BR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Centerfire Rifle |
| Introduced | 2024 | 1978 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2244″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.5252″ | 1.5201″ |
| Max pressure | 52,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 5.2–6 ft·lb | 7.2–9.9 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 800 yd | 400 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.
