Lindcott Armory Compare / .22 Nosler vs .223 Remington
Cartridge comparison
.22 Nosler vs .223 Remington
.223 Remington is faster (3,900 vs 3,350 fps); .22 Nosler carries more energy (1,369 vs 1,350 ft·lb); .223 Remington recoils less.
.22 Nosler →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.223 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .22 Nosler | .223 Remington | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2017 | 1963 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.76″ | 1.76″ |
| Velocity | 2,950–3,350 fps | 3,000–3,900 fps |
| Energy | 1,064–1,369 ft·lb | 1,100–1,350 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | 7–10 ft·lb | 3.5–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .22 Nosler faster than .223 Remington?
- .223 Remington is faster — up to 3,900 fps versus 3,350 fps.
- Does .22 Nosler hit harder than .223 Remington?
- .22 Nosler carries more muzzle energy (1,369 vs 1,350 ft·lb).