Lindcott Armory Compare / .222 Remington vs .222 Remington Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.222 Remington vs .222 Remington Magnum
.222 Remington Magnum is faster (3,300 vs 3,200 fps); .222 Remington Magnum carries more energy (1,330 vs 1,250 ft·lb); .222 Remington recoils less.
.222 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.222 Remington Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .222 Remington | .222 Remington Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1950 | 1958 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.7″ | 1.85″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,200 fps | 3,100–3,300 fps |
| Energy | 745–1,250 ft·lb | 1,070–1,330 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 52,000 psi | 54,000 psi |
| Recoil | 4–6.5 ft·lb | 4.5–7 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .222 Remington faster than .222 Remington Magnum?
- .222 Remington Magnum is faster — up to 3,300 fps versus 3,200 fps.
- Does .222 Remington hit harder than .222 Remington Magnum?
- .222 Remington Magnum carries more muzzle energy (1,330 vs 1,250 ft·lb).