Lindcott Armory Compare / .22 WMR vs 5.45x18mm Soviet
Cartridge comparison
.22 WMR vs 5.45x18mm Soviet
.22 WMR is faster (2,300 vs 1,080 fps); .22 WMR carries more energy (325 vs 106 ft·lb).
.22 WMR →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
5.45x18mm Soviet →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .22 WMR | 5.45x18mm Soviet | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1959 | 1972 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.222″ |
| Case length | 1.052″ | 0.71″ |
| Velocity | 1,875–2,300 fps | 1,033–1,080 fps |
| Energy | 300–325 ft·lb | 97–106 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 24,000 psi | 25,382 psi |
| Recoil | 0.4–0.8 ft·lb | 0.3–0.8 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 125 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .22 WMR faster than 5.45x18mm Soviet?
- .22 WMR is faster — up to 2,300 fps versus 1,080 fps.
- Does .22 WMR hit harder than 5.45x18mm Soviet?
- .22 WMR carries more muzzle energy (325 vs 106 ft·lb).