What is the trajectory of a 22 Magnum?
The 22LR bullet drops roughly 32 inches at 200 yards. As you can see the by the 22 WMR Trajectory Chart which is represented by the gray line; the 22 WMR Bullet only drops roughly 17 inches at 200 yards.
What are 22 magnums good for?
22 Magnum have been around as long as the cartridge itself. These revolvers have been used for hunting, pest control, and target shooting, but more recently, they usually take the form of concealable lightweight snub nose revolvers intended for personal protection. There is also one semi-auto .
What is the muzzle velocity of a 22 mag?
between 2,000 to 2,300 feet per second
22 WMR tend to produce muzzle velocities of between 2,000 to 2,300 feet per second with 30-grain projectiles, and somewhere between 300 to 330 foot-lbs of muzzle energy.
What is the difference between the 22 Magnum and 22 Long Rifle?
The .22 Magnum is significantly more powerful than the .22 Long Rifle, providing a rimfire with increased effective range. The original load consisted of a 40-grain projectile leaving a rifle-length barrel at approximately 1,900+ ft/s. This represents a significant increase in power relative to the .22 Long Rifle cartridge.
What is the velocity of a 22 Magnum?
In a rifle-length barrel, the .22 Magnum can achieve velocities 600–800 ft/s greater with the same weight projectile. From a design perspective, .22 Long Rifle firearms are generally simpler.
What is the ballistic coefficient of a 22LR?
Reference the Bullet Ballistic Coefficient Chart above. 22LR Muzzle Velocity: 22lr muzzle velocity is the speed with which a bullet leaves the barrel measured in feet per second (FPS). As a rule the faster the muzzle velocity the shorter the bullets time in flight and there for a flatter trajectory and less drop.
What kind of bullets do you use for 22 Magnum?
My .22 Magnum choices were less varied weight-wise. I remember using CCI Maxi Mag and Winchester Super X, both featuring 40-grain HP bullets. Winchester had (and still does) an FMJ version for less meat damage on small, edible critters.