Lindcott Armory Compare / .22 Long Rifle vs .22 Short
Cartridge comparison
.22 Long Rifle vs .22 Short
.22 Long Rifle is faster (1,750 vs 1,095 fps); .22 Long Rifle carries more energy (200 vs 77 ft·lb).
.22 Long Rifle →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.22 Short →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .22 Long Rifle | .22 Short | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 1887 | 1857 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.223″ | 0.223″ |
| Case length | 0.613″ | 0.421″ |
| Velocity | 1,085–1,750 fps | 830–1,095 fps |
| Energy | 100–200 ft·lb | 44–77 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 24,000 psi | 21,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.2–0.5 ft·lb | 0.2–0.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 150 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .22 Long Rifle faster than .22 Short?
- .22 Long Rifle is faster — up to 1,750 fps versus 1,095 fps.
- Does .22 Long Rifle hit harder than .22 Short?
- .22 Long Rifle carries more muzzle energy (200 vs 77 ft·lb).