Handgun Cartridge Detail

Cartridge Specifications for Caliber: .22 Hornet

.22 Hornet (5.6x36 Rmm)

Specifications
Case Type:	Rimmed, bottleneck
Introduced:	1930	Made For:	Rifle
Cart Len:	1.723-in	Case Len:	1.403-in
Case Dia:	0.295-in	Bul Dia:	0.225-in

Ballistics approximated for:
10-inch revolver barrel

Cartridge Variants:
	Weight	Velocity	Energy
From:	30 gr	2490 ft/sec	413 ft-lbs
To:	45 gr	2126 ft/sec	452 ft-lbs

Cartridge Used in Database
Weight	Velocity	Energy
45 gr	2126 ft/sec	452 ft-lbs

Rankings for Cartridge Used in Database
PF:	95690	TKO:	3.069

Description:

This cartridge is the oldest of the centerfire .22 calibers in use today. It was developed from an old black-powder cartridge called the .22 Winchester Center Fire. Although not quite as powerful as the .218 Bee, the .22 Hornet has begun to acquire new popularity as a varmint round. It has a mixed reputation for accuracy and its range is limited to about 200 yards.