Cartridge comparison
.22 WMR vs 5.6mm Flobert shot DC
.22 WMR and 5.6mm Flobert shot DC are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .22 WMR | 5.6mm Flobert shot DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 1959 | 1880 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.224″ | 0.2256″ |
| Case length | 1.0551″ | 1.2677″ |
| Max pressure | 24,000 psi | 14,500 psi |
| Recoil | 0.76–0.8 ft·lb | 0.4–0.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 125 yd | 100 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | Not 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.
