Lindcott Armory Compare / .22 BB Cap vs .22 Short
Cartridge comparison
.22 BB Cap vs .22 Short
.22 Short is faster (1,095 vs 800 fps); .22 Short carries more energy (77 vs 29 ft·lb).
.22 BB Cap →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.22 Short →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .22 BB Cap | .22 Short | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 1845 | 1857 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.222″ | 0.223″ |
| Case length | 0.28″ | 0.421″ |
| Velocity | 700–800 fps | 830–1,095 fps |
| Energy | 20–29 ft·lb | 44–77 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 6,000 psi | 21,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.2–0.5 ft·lb | 0.2–0.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 10 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .22 BB Cap faster than .22 Short?
- .22 Short is faster — up to 1,095 fps versus 800 fps.
- Does .22 BB Cap hit harder than .22 Short?
- .22 Short carries more muzzle energy (77 vs 29 ft·lb).