Lindcott Armory Compare / .22 CB Cap vs .22 Short
Cartridge comparison
.22 CB Cap vs .22 Short
.22 Short is faster (1,095 vs 710 fps); .22 Short carries more energy (77 vs 33 ft·lb); .22 CB Cap recoils less.
.22 CB 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 CB Cap | .22 Short | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 1888 | 1857 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.222″ | 0.223″ |
| Case length | 0.695″ | 0.421″ |
| Velocity | 700–710 fps | 830–1,095 fps |
| Energy | 32–33 ft·lb | 44–77 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 6,000 psi | 21,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.1–0.3 ft·lb | 0.2–0.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 25 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .22 CB Cap faster than .22 Short?
- .22 Short is faster — up to 1,095 fps versus 710 fps.
- Does .22 CB Cap hit harder than .22 Short?
- .22 Short carries more muzzle energy (77 vs 33 ft·lb).