Cartridge comparison
.22 PPC vs .222 Rimmed Stief
.22 PPC and .222 Rimmed Stief are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .22 PPC | .222 Rimmed Stief | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1974 | 2014 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2244″ | 0.2303″ |
| Case length | 1.515″ | 1.7″ |
| Max pressure | 58,740 psi | 53,664 psi |
| Recoil | 4.1–5 ft·lb | 2.7–3.2 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 150 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.
