.22 Long Rifle

1887 · J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company · 436 firearms in catalog

Also known as: .22 LR, 5.6x15mmR

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter5.7 mm (0.224")
Neck Diameter5.74 mm (0.226")
Base Diameter5.74 mm (0.226")
Case Length15.6 mm (0.614")
Overall Length25 mm (0.984")
Max Pressure167 MPa (24,000 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight2.6 g (40 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity320 m/s (1050 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy130 J (96 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeRimfire
Cartridge TypeRimmed
Introduced1887

Firearms chambered in .22 Long Rifle