Cartridge comparison
.22 XL Maynard vs .297/230 Morris Short
.22 XL Maynard and .297/230 Morris Short are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .22 XL Maynard | .297/230 Morris Short | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1882 | 1882 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.228″ | 0.2248″ |
| Case length | 1.1701″ | 0.5902″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.57–0.8 ft·lb | 0.1 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 125 yd | 150 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | 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.
