.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire

1959 · Winchester · 87 firearms in catalog

Also known as: .22 WMR, .22 Mag, 5.6x27mmR

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter5.7 mm (0.224")
Neck Diameter6.17 mm (0.243")
Base Diameter6.17 mm (0.243")
Case Length26.8 mm (1.055")
Overall Length33.27 mm (1.310")
Max Pressure172 MPa (24,000 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight2.59 g (40 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity575 m/s (1886 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy428 J (316 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeRimfire
Cartridge TypeRimmed
Introduced1959

Firearms chambered in .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire

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