Cartridge comparison
.222 Rimmed vs 5.45x39mm Soviet
.222 Rimmed and 5.45x39mm Soviet are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .222 Rimmed | 5.45x39mm Soviet | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1960 | 1974 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.224″ | 0.2205″ |
| Case length | 1.7″ | 1.5677″ |
| Max pressure | 50,000 psi | 51,488 psi |
| Recoil | 2.2–2.7 ft·lb | 2.5–4 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 500 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Military standard |
| 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.
