Lindcott Armory Compare / .22 Cheetah vs .220 Swift
Cartridge comparison
.22 Cheetah vs .220 Swift
.220 Swift carries more energy (2,154 vs 2,145 ft·lb).
.22 Cheetah →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.220 Swift →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .22 Cheetah | .220 Swift | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1989 | 1935 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.765″ | 2.205″ |
| Velocity | 3,900–4,200 fps | 3,700–4,200 fps |
| Energy | 1,690–2,145 ft·lb | 1,215–2,154 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 5–8 ft·lb | 5.5–8 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Does .22 Cheetah hit harder than .220 Swift?
- .220 Swift carries more muzzle energy (2,154 vs 2,145 ft·lb).