Lindcott Armory Compare / .22 BB Cap vs .22 CB Cap
Cartridge comparison
.22 BB Cap vs .22 CB Cap
.22 BB Cap is faster (800 vs 710 fps); .22 CB Cap carries more energy (33 vs 29 ft·lb); .22 CB Cap recoils less.
.22 BB Cap →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.22 CB Cap →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .22 BB Cap | .22 CB Cap | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 1845 | 1888 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.222″ | 0.222″ |
| Case length | 0.28″ | 0.695″ |
| Velocity | 700–800 fps | 700–710 fps |
| Energy | 20–29 ft·lb | 32–33 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 6,000 psi | 6,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.2–0.5 ft·lb | 0.1–0.3 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 10 yd | 25 yd |
FAQs
- Is .22 BB Cap faster than .22 CB Cap?
- .22 BB Cap is faster — up to 800 fps versus 710 fps.
- Does .22 BB Cap hit harder than .22 CB Cap?
- .22 CB Cap carries more muzzle energy (33 vs 29 ft·lb).