.22 Long Rifle

1887 · J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. · 27 firearms in catalog

Also known as: .22 LR, 5.6x15mmR

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter5.69 mm (0.224")
Neck Diameter5.74 mm (0.226")
Base Diameter5.74 mm (0.226")
Case Length15.6 mm (0.614")
Overall Length25.4 mm (1.000")
Max Pressure165 MPa (24,000 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight2.59 g (40 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity380 m/s (1247 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy187 J (138 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeSmall Pistol
Cartridge TypeRimmed
Introduced1887

Firearms chambered in .22 Long Rifle