Cartridge comparison
.224 Weatherby Magnum vs .225 Winchester
.224 Weatherby Magnum and .225 Winchester are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .224 Weatherby Magnum | .225 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Centerfire Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1963 | 1964 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2244″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.9228″ | 1.9299″ |
| Max pressure | 63,817 psi | 56,565 psi |
| Recoil | 3.8–6.4 ft·lb | 4.9–6.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 300 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI (not in current Z299) | SAAMI (not in current Z299) |
| CIP | CIP 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.
