Cartridge comparison
.22 K-Hornet vs 5.6x35mmR Vierling
.22 K-Hornet and 5.6x35mmR Vierling are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .22 K-Hornet | 5.6x35mmR Vierling | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1940 | 1885 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.224″ | 0.2217″ |
| Case length | 1.4031″ | 1.3976″ |
| Max pressure | 43,000 psi | 39,160 psi |
| Recoil | 1.2–1.6 ft·lb | 1–1.2 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 300 yd |
| SAAMI | Wildcat | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP 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.
