.222 Remington
| .222 Remington | |
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| general information | |
| caliber | .222 Remington |
| Sleeve shape | Rimless with pull-out groove |
| Dimensions | |
| Floor ⌀ | .224 inch / 5.69 mm |
| Sleeve length | 43.18 mm |
| Cartridge length | 54.10 mm |
| Weights | |
| Bullet weight | 2.6-3.9 g (40-60 grain ) |
| Technical specifications | |
| Speed v 0 | approx. 900-1100 m / s |
| Max. Gas pressure | 3700 (CIP) bar |
| Bullet energy E 0 | approx. 1300–1700 years |
| Lists on the subject | |
The .222 Remington cartridge is a very fast and precise rifle cartridge.
development
The cartridge was launched as a completely new development by Remington Arms in 1950 .
Hunting use
Mainly roe deer , foxes and hares are hunted with this cartridge . After the introduction of the .223 Remington , the .222 Remington lost some of its popularity.
Sporting commitment
The cartridge was quickly discovered for use in sports. Due to its high precision, it was mainly used for bench rest shooting . After the introduction of the 6 mm PPC in 1975, the .222 Remington lost its importance in bench rest shooting.
literature
- Roland Zeitler: Reloading for hunting and sport . Verlag J. Neumann-Neudamm AG, Melsungen 2009, ISBN 978-3-7888-1228-7
Web links
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