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Cartridge comparison

.22 Remington Jet vs .256 Winchester Magnum

.22 Remington Jet and .256 Winchester Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.22 Remington Jet.256 Winchester Magnum
TypeRevolverRevolver
Introduced19611961
Bullet diameter0.2225″0.2571″
Case length1.2799″1.2811″
Max pressure42,000 psi42,000 psi
Recoil4–6 ft·lb8–12 ft·lb
Effective range100 yd150 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.

ToolOverlay .22 Remington Jet and .256 Winchester Magnum trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare