Cartridge comparison
.22 Long Shot vs .22 Winchester Rimfire
.22 Long Shot and .22 Winchester Rimfire are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .22 Long Shot | .22 Winchester Rimfire | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 1871 | 1890 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2169″ | 0.2285″ |
| Case length | 0.8811″ | 0.965″ |
| Max pressure | 20,305 psi | 20,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.4–0.5 ft·lb | 0.3–0.34 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 100 yd | 100 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | Not 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.
