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Cartridge comparison

.22 Hornet vs .22 TCM

.22 Hornet and .22 TCM are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.22 Hornet.22 TCM
TypeRiflePistol
Introduced19302012
Bullet diameter0.2244″0.224″
Case length1.4031″1.022″
Max pressure49,000 psi40,000 psi
Recoil3–4.5 ft·lb4–6 ft·lb
Effective range200 yd75 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 Hornet and .22 TCM trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare