Lindcott Armory Compare / .22 Cheetah vs .22 K-Hornet
Cartridge comparison
.22 Cheetah vs .22 K-Hornet
.22 Cheetah is faster (4,200 vs 3,150 fps); .22 Cheetah carries more energy (2,145 vs 950 ft·lb); .22 K-Hornet recoils less.
.22 Cheetah →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.22 K-Hornet →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .22 Cheetah | .22 K-Hornet | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1989 | 1940 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.765″ | 1.403″ |
| Velocity | 3,900–4,200 fps | 2,800–3,150 fps |
| Energy | 1,690–2,145 ft·lb | 650–950 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 46,000 psi |
| Recoil | 5–8 ft·lb | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 250 yd |
FAQs
- Is .22 Cheetah faster than .22 K-Hornet?
- .22 Cheetah is faster — up to 4,200 fps versus 3,150 fps.
- Does .22 Cheetah hit harder than .22 K-Hornet?
- .22 Cheetah carries more muzzle energy (2,145 vs 950 ft·lb).