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.22 Extra Long vs .22 Winchester Rimfire

.22 Winchester Rimfire is faster (1,450 vs 1,100 fps); .22 Winchester Rimfire carries more energy (210 vs 108 ft·lb); .22 Winchester Rimfire recoils less.

.22 Extra Long →
Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd
25 yd · zero0″−50″50″ drop @ 200 yd0100200Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.22 Winchester Rimfire →
Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd
25 yd · zero0″−29″29″ drop @ 200 yd0100200Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.22 Extra Long.22 Winchester Rimfire
TypeRifleRimfire
Introduced18801890
Bullet ⌀0.224″0.224″
Case length1″1.038″
Velocity1,050–1,100 fps1,300–1,450 fps
Energy95–108 ft·lb169–210 ft·lb
Max pressure18,000 psi24,000 psi
Recoil0.3–0.8 ft·lb0.3–0.6 ft·lb
Eff. range75 yd100 yd

FAQs

Is .22 Extra Long faster than .22 Winchester Rimfire?
.22 Winchester Rimfire is faster — up to 1,450 fps versus 1,100 fps.
Does .22 Extra Long hit harder than .22 Winchester Rimfire?
.22 Winchester Rimfire carries more muzzle energy (210 vs 108 ft·lb).