Lindcott Armory Compare / .22 Short vs 4.25mm Liliput
Cartridge comparison
.22 Short vs 4.25mm Liliput
.22 Short is faster (1,095 vs 800 fps); .22 Short carries more energy (77 vs 17 ft·lb); 4.25mm Liliput recoils less.
.22 Short →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
4.25mm Liliput →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .22 Short | 4.25mm Liliput | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1857 | 1912 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.223″ | 0.167″ |
| Case length | 0.421″ | 0.41″ |
| Velocity | 830–1,095 fps | 750–800 fps |
| Energy | 44–77 ft·lb | 15–17 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 21,000 psi | 25,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.2–0.5 ft·lb | 0.1–0.3 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 15 yd |
FAQs
- Is .22 Short faster than 4.25mm Liliput?
- .22 Short is faster — up to 1,095 fps versus 800 fps.
- Does .22 Short hit harder than 4.25mm Liliput?
- .22 Short carries more muzzle energy (77 vs 17 ft·lb).