Cartridge comparison
.22 BB Cap vs .22 Short
.22 BB Cap and .22 Short are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .22 BB Cap | .22 Short | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 1845 | 1857 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2252″ | 0.2224″ |
| Case length | 0.2701″ | 0.4209″ |
| Max pressure | 6,000 psi | 21,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.02 ft·lb | 0.2–0.26 ft·lb |
| Effective range | — | 50 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | — |
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.
