| .22 BR Remington | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | |
| Place of origin | United States | |
| Production history | ||
| Designer | Jim Stekl | |
| Designed | ~1963, standardized 1978[1] | |
| Specifications | ||
| Parent case | 308 x 1½ inch Barnes | |
| Bullet diameter | .224 in (Script error: No such module "Math". mm) | |
| Neck diameter | .246 in (Script error: No such module "Math". mm) | |
| Shoulder diameter | .458 in (Script error: No such module "Math". mm) | |
| Base diameter | .467 in (Script error: No such module "Math". mm) | |
| Rim diameter | .473 in (Script error: No such module "Math". mm) | |
| Case length | 1.520 in (Script error: No such module "Math". mm) | |
| Primer type | Remington 7½ | |
The .22 Bench Rest Remington cartridge, commonly referred to as the .22 BR Remington, is a wildcat cartridge commonly used in varmint hunting and benchrest shooting. It is based on the .308 x 1½ inch Barnes cartridge, necked down to .22 caliber, lengthened by .020 inches and with the shoulder angle increased to 30°. It was first developed in approximately 1963 by Jim Stekl, and in 1978 Remington standardized the dimensions. It is renowned for its high velocities and excellent accuracy.[2]
References[]
External links[]
- .22 BR Reloading Information - Accurate Powder
- .22 BR Reloading Information - Sierra
- .22 BR Ballistic Information
- .22 BR Cartridge Guide - 6mmBR.com
- .22 BR Remington Cartridge - The Reload Bench
- .22 BR Remington - Reloader's Nest
See also[]
- 20 BR
- 20 Fergusson Ace
- 20 Magna
- List of rifle cartridges
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