Cartridge comparison
.22 Hornet vs .22 XL Maynard
.22 Hornet and .22 XL Maynard are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .22 Hornet | .22 XL Maynard | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1930 | 1882 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2244″ | 0.228″ |
| Case length | 1.4031″ | 1.1701″ |
| Max pressure | 49,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 1.6 ft·lb | 0.57–0.8 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 125 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | — | Obsolete |
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.
