Lindcott Armory Compare / .22 Short vs 4mm Übungsmunition
Cartridge comparison
.22 Short vs 4mm Übungsmunition
.22 Short is faster (1,095 vs 550 fps); .22 Short carries more energy (77 vs 4 ft·lb); 4mm Übungsmunition recoils less.
.22 Short →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
4mm Übungsmunition →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .22 Short | 4mm Übungsmunition | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1857 | 1940 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.223″ | 0.157″ |
| Case length | 0.421″ | 0.492″ |
| Velocity | 830–1,095 fps | 450–550 fps |
| Energy | 44–77 ft·lb | 3–4 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 21,000 psi | 12,000 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 4mm Übungsmunition?
- .22 Short is faster — up to 1,095 fps versus 550 fps.
- Does .22 Short hit harder than 4mm Übungsmunition?
- .22 Short carries more muzzle energy (77 vs 4 ft·lb).