Cartridge comparison
.22 Extra Long vs .22 Long Rifle
.22 Extra Long and .22 Long Rifle are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .22 Extra Long | .22 Long Rifle | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 1880 | 1887 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.223″ | 0.2255″ |
| Case length | 0.75″ | 0.613″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 24,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.3–0.8 ft·lb | 0.2–0.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 75 yd | 150 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.