.22 extra long

.22 extra long
.22 long rifle (left) and .22 extra long (right).
TypeRifle
Place of originUnited States
Production history
Produced1880–1935
Specifications
Case typeRimmed, straight
Bullet diameter.223 in (5.7 mm)
Neck diameter.225 in (5.7 mm)
Base diameter.225 in (5.7 mm)
Rim diameter.275 in (7.0 mm)
Rim thickness.043 in (1.1 mm)
Case length.750 in (19.1 mm)
Overall length1.16 in (29 mm)
Primer typeRimfire
Maximum pressure (CIP)26,000 psi (180 MPa)
Ballistic performance
Bullet mass/type Velocity Energy
40 gr (3 g) (late smokeless) 1,050 ft/s (320 m/s) 98 ft⋅lbf (133 J)
Source(s): Barnes & Amber 1972

The .22 extra long is a .22 in (5.6 mm) American rimfire rifle and handgun cartridge.

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