Lindcott Armory Compare / .221 Remington Fireball vs .222 Remington
Cartridge comparison
.221 Remington Fireball vs .222 Remington
.222 Remington is faster (3,200 vs 2,800 fps); .222 Remington carries more energy (1,250 vs 870 ft·lb); .221 Remington Fireball recoils less.
.221 Remington Fireball →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.222 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .221 Remington Fireball | .222 Remington | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1963 | 1950 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.4″ | 1.7″ |
| Velocity | 2,400–2,800 fps | 2,900–3,200 fps |
| Energy | 510–870 ft·lb | 745–1,250 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 52,000 psi | 52,000 psi |
| Recoil | 3.5–5 ft·lb | 4–6.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .221 Remington Fireball faster than .222 Remington?
- .222 Remington is faster — up to 3,200 fps versus 2,800 fps.
- Does .221 Remington Fireball hit harder than .222 Remington?
- .222 Remington carries more muzzle energy (1,250 vs 870 ft·lb).