Lindcott Armory Compare / .22 Long vs .22 Short
Cartridge comparison
.22 Long vs .22 Short
.22 Long is faster (1,240 vs 1,095 fps); .22 Long carries more energy (99 vs 77 ft·lb).
.22 Long →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.22 Short →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .22 Long | .22 Short | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 1871 | 1857 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.223″ | 0.223″ |
| Case length | 0.595″ | 0.421″ |
| Velocity | 1,000–1,240 fps | 830–1,095 fps |
| Energy | 64–99 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 | 75 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .22 Long faster than .22 Short?
- .22 Long is faster — up to 1,240 fps versus 1,095 fps.
- Does .22 Long hit harder than .22 Short?
- .22 Long carries more muzzle energy (99 vs 77 ft·lb).