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Cartridge comparison

.22 CB Cap vs 9mm Flobert

.22 CB Cap and 9mm Flobert are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.22 CB Cap9mm Flobert
TypeRimfireShotshell
Introduced18881845
Bullet diameter0.222″0.354″
Case length0.2839″1.7717″
Max pressure6,000 psi7,000 psi
Recoil0.1–0.3 ft·lb3–5 ft·lb
Effective range25 yd25 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.

ToolOverlay .22 CB Cap and 9mm Flobert trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare