Cartridge comparison
.22 BB Cap vs 9mm Flobert
.22 BB Cap and 9mm Flobert are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .22 BB Cap | 9mm Flobert | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Shotshell |
| Introduced | 1845 | 1845 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2225″ | 0.354″ |
| Case length | 0.2819″ | 1.7717″ |
| Max pressure | 6,000 psi | 7,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.2–0.5 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | — | 25 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.