Cartridge comparison
.220 Weatherby Rocket vs .224 Weatherby Magnum
.220 Weatherby Rocket and .224 Weatherby Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .220 Weatherby Rocket | .224 Weatherby Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wildcat | Centerfire Rifle |
| Introduced | 1945 | 1963 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.224″ | 0.2244″ |
| Case length | 2.2051″ | 1.9228″ |
| Max pressure | 38,000 psi | 63,817 psi |
| Recoil | 6.8–9.5 ft·lb | 3.8–6.4 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 400 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | SAAMI (not in current Z299) |
| CIP | Not 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.
