Lindcott Armory Compare / .22 Long Rifle vs .22 Winchester Rimfire
Cartridge comparison
.22 Long Rifle vs .22 Winchester Rimfire
.22 Long Rifle is faster (1,750 vs 1,450 fps); .22 Winchester Rimfire carries more energy (210 vs 200 ft·lb); .22 Long Rifle recoils less.
.22 Long Rifle →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.22 Winchester Rimfire →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .22 Long Rifle | .22 Winchester Rimfire | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 1887 | 1890 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.223″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 0.613″ | 1.038″ |
| Velocity | 1,085–1,750 fps | 1,300–1,450 fps |
| Energy | 100–200 ft·lb | 169–210 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 24,000 psi | 24,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.2–0.5 ft·lb | 0.3–0.6 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 150 yd | 100 yd |
FAQs
- Is .22 Long Rifle faster than .22 Winchester Rimfire?
- .22 Long Rifle is faster — up to 1,750 fps versus 1,450 fps.
- Does .22 Long Rifle hit harder than .22 Winchester Rimfire?
- .22 Winchester Rimfire carries more muzzle energy (210 vs 200 ft·lb).