Cartridge comparison
.22 BR vs .22 Nosler
.22 BR and .22 Nosler are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .22 BR | .22 Nosler | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Centerfire Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1978 | 2017 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.224″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.5201″ | 1.7598″ |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | 7.2–9.9 ft·lb | 7–10 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 400 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.
