Cartridge comparison
.22 Short vs 4.25mm Liliput
.22 Short and 4.25mm Liliput are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .22 Short | 4.25mm Liliput | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1857 | 1912 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2224″ | 0.1681″ |
| Case length | 0.4209″ | 0.4043″ |
| Max pressure | 21,000 psi | 25,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.2–0.5 ft·lb | 0.1–0.3 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 25 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.