Lindcott Armory Compare / .22 WMR vs 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.22 WMR vs 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum
.22 WMR is faster (2,300 vs 2,100 fps); 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum carries more energy (371 vs 325 ft·lb); .22 WMR recoils less.
.22 WMR →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .22 WMR | 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 1959 | 1970 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.204″ |
| Case length | 1.052″ | 1.02″ |
| Velocity | 1,875–2,300 fps | 2,100 fps |
| Energy | 300–325 ft·lb | 371 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 24,000 psi | 33,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.4–0.8 ft·lb | 10–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 125 yd | 150 yd |
FAQs
- Is .22 WMR faster than 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum?
- .22 WMR is faster — up to 2,300 fps versus 2,100 fps.
- Does .22 WMR hit harder than 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum?
- 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum carries more muzzle energy (371 vs 325 ft·lb).