Cartridge comparison
.222 Remington vs .222 Rimmed
.222 Remington and .222 Rimmed are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .222 Remington | .222 Rimmed | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1950 | 1960 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.224″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.7″ | 1.7″ |
| Max pressure | 50,000 psi | 50,000 psi |
| Recoil | 2.9–4 ft·lb | 2.2–2.7 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 400 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | Not 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.
