Cartridge comparison
.22 Long Rifle vs .25 ACP
.22 Long Rifle and .25 ACP are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .22 Long Rifle | .25 ACP | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1887 | 1905 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2255″ | 0.2512″ |
| Case length | 0.613″ | 0.6122″ |
| Max pressure | 24,000 psi | 25,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.2–0.5 ft·lb | 1–2 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 150 yd | 25 yd |
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.