.22 Rimfire

1857 · Smith & Wesson · 1 firearm in catalog

Also known as: .22 Short, .22 Long

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter5.69 mm (0.224")
Base Diameter5.74 mm (0.226")
Case Length15.6 mm (0.614")
Overall Length25 mm (0.984")
Max Pressure165.5 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
Introduced1857

Firearms chambered in .22 Rimfire