Lindcott Armory Compare / .222 Remington vs .223 Remington
Cartridge comparison
.222 Remington vs .223 Remington
.223 Remington is faster (3,900 vs 3,200 fps); .223 Remington carries more energy (1,350 vs 1,250 ft·lb); .223 Remington recoils less.
.222 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.223 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .222 Remington | .223 Remington | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1950 | 1963 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.7″ | 1.76″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,200 fps | 3,000–3,900 fps |
| Energy | 745–1,250 ft·lb | 1,100–1,350 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 52,000 psi | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | 4–6.5 ft·lb | 3.5–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .222 Remington faster than .223 Remington?
- .223 Remington is faster — up to 3,900 fps versus 3,200 fps.
- Does .222 Remington hit harder than .223 Remington?
- .223 Remington carries more muzzle energy (1,350 vs 1,250 ft·lb).