Cartridge comparison
.22 WMR vs 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum
.22 WMR and 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .22 WMR | 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 1959 | 1969 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.224″ | 0.204″ |
| Case length | 1.0551″ | 1.0201″ |
| Max pressure | 24,000 psi | 36,985 psi |
| Recoil | 0.76–0.8 ft·lb | 0.14–0.16 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 125 yd | 150 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.
