Cartridge comparison
.22 Long Rifle Shot Claybirding vs 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum
.22 Long Rifle Shot Claybirding and 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .22 Long Rifle Shot Claybirding | 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 1887 | 1969 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2169″ | 0.204″ |
| Case length | 0.9902″ | 1.0201″ |
| Max pressure | 21,756 psi | 36,985 psi |
| Recoil | 0.4–0.6 ft·lb | 0.14–0.16 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 100 yd | 150 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | SAAMI (not in current Z299) |
| CIP | CIP 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.
