.22 long rifle
Sign in to saveAlso known as .22 LR, .22 long rifle cartridge, 5.6×15mmR
cartridge type for rifles, pistols and revolvers
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Vinony's link graph records 914 inbound references to .22 long rifle, and connects out to .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, rifling and .22 short.
Vinony files it under Pistol and rifle cartridges, Rimfire cartridges and Stevens Arms.
Vinony links it to 31 Wikipedia language editions.
Key facts
- Type
- Pistol
- Place of origin
- United States
- Designer
- J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company
- Produced
- 1887–present
- Variants
- .22 Long Rifle Stinger Aguila .22 Long Rifle Colibrí
- Parent case
- .22 long
- Case type
- Rimmed, straight
- Bullet diameter
- .223 in (5.7 mm) – .2255 in (5.73 mm)
- Land diameter
- .212 in (5.4 mm)
- Neck diameter
- .226 in (5.7 mm)
- Base diameter
- .226 in (5.7 mm)
- Rim diameter
- .278 in (7.1 mm)
- Rim thickness
- .043 in (1.1 mm)
- Case length
- .613 in (15.6 mm)
- Overall length
- 1.000 in (25.4 mm)
- Rifling twist
- 1:16"
- Primer type
- Rimfire
- Maximum pressure
- 24,000 psi (170 MPa)
via Wikipedia infobox
Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- rimfire cartridge
- Country of origin
- United States
- Based on
- .22 extra long
- Designed by
- Stevens Arms
- Image
- Kleinkaliber 22lr.jpg
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Encyclopedic overview
Test barrel length: 18.5 in (470 mm) Source:
The .22 long rifle (.22LR), also known as the 5.7×15mmR, is a long-established variety of .22 caliber rimfire ammunition originating from the United States. It is used in a wide range of firearms, including rifles, pistols, revolvers, and submachine guns. It is a well-established small-game round but is not typically used for hunting larger game, as it lacks the necessary stopping power.
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