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Cartridge comparison

.22 ARC vs 5.8x42mm DBP87

.22 ARC and 5.8x42mm DBP87 are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

ToolOverlay .22 ARC and 5.8x42mm DBP87 trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare

Side by side

.22 ARC5.8x42mm DBP87
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20241987
Bullet diameter0.2244″0.2283″
Case length1.5252″1.6614″
Max pressure52,000 psi41,000 psi
Recoil5.2–6 ft·lb4.3–4.4 ft·lb
Effective range800 yd400 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.

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