Cartridge comparison
.22 Savage Hi-Power vs .222 Remington Magnum
.22 Savage Hi-Power and .222 Remington Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .22 Savage Hi-Power | .222 Remington Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1912 | 1958 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.228″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 2.0472″ | 1.85″ |
| Max pressure | 47,863 psi | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | 4.1–5 ft·lb | 3.5–4.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 300 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | CIP 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.
