.22 Short

1857 · Smith & Wesson · 7 firearms in catalog

Also known as: .22 Short

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter5.7 mm (0.224")
Neck Diameter5.74 mm (0.226")
Base Diameter5.74 mm (0.226")
Case Length10.69 mm (0.421")
Overall Length17.4 mm (0.685")
Max Pressure159 MPa (24,000 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight1.88 g (29 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity329 m/s (1079 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy102 J (75 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeRimfire
Cartridge TypeRimmed
Introduced1857

Firearms chambered in .22 Short