Lindcott Armory Compare / .22 Long Rifle vs 5.5mm Velo-Dog
Cartridge comparison
.22 Long Rifle vs 5.5mm Velo-Dog
.22 Long Rifle is faster (1,750 vs 800 fps); .22 Long Rifle carries more energy (200 vs 54 ft·lb); .22 Long Rifle recoils less.
.22 Long Rifle →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
5.5mm Velo-Dog →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .22 Long Rifle | 5.5mm Velo-Dog | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1887 | 1894 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.223″ | 0.225″ |
| Case length | 0.613″ | 1.12″ |
| Velocity | 1,085–1,750 fps | 700–800 fps |
| Energy | 100–200 ft·lb | 42–54 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 24,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.2–0.5 ft·lb | 0.3–0.8 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 150 yd | 20 yd |
FAQs
- Is .22 Long Rifle faster than 5.5mm Velo-Dog?
- .22 Long Rifle is faster — up to 1,750 fps versus 800 fps.
- Does .22 Long Rifle hit harder than 5.5mm Velo-Dog?
- .22 Long Rifle carries more muzzle energy (200 vs 54 ft·lb).