.222 Remington
1950 · Mike Walker · 13 firearms in catalog
Also known as: .222 Rem, Triple Deuce
Cartridge specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 5.7 mm (0.224") |
| Neck Diameter | 6.27 mm (0.247") |
| Base Diameter | 9.6 mm (0.378") |
| Case Length | 43.2 mm (1.701") |
| Overall Length | 54.4 mm (2.142") |
| Max Pressure | 345 MPa (50,000 psi) |
| Typical Bullet Weight | 3.24 g (50 gr) |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity | 957 m/s (3140 fps) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy | 1483 J (1094 ft·lbf) |
| Primer Type | Small Rifle |
| Cartridge Type | Rimless |
| Introduced | 1950 |
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- Tikka T3x Hunter — Tikka · Rifle · 2016
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- Tikka T3x Sporter — Tikka · Rifle · 2020
- Tikka T3x Superlite — Tikka · Rifle · 2016
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