.22 Long Rifle cartridge

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf cartridge
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:.22_LR
gptkbp:bulletDiameter 0.223 inch
gptkbp:caliber .22 inch
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:Europe
gptkb:North_America
worldwide
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:J._Stevens_Arms_&_Tool_Company
gptkbp:diameter 0.226 inch
0.278 inch
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label .22 Long Rifle cartridge
gptkbp:introducedIn 1887
gptkbp:judge gptkb:street
rimmed
gptkbp:length 0.613 inch
1.000 inch
gptkbp:minimumPressure 24,000 psi
gptkbp:mostPopularRimfireCartridge true
gptkbp:neckDiameter 0.226 inch
gptkbp:notableFor versatility
low cost
low noise
accuracy
low recoil
wide availability
suitability for beginners
gptkbp:parent gptkb:.22_Long
gptkbp:primerType rimfire
gptkbp:rimThickness 0.043 inch
gptkbp:typicalBulletWeight 30 grain
36 grain
40 grain
gptkbp:typicalVelocity 1,080 ft/s
1,200 ft/s
1,640 ft/s
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:law_enforcement
gptkb:military
civilians
gptkbp:usedFor training
pest control
plinking
small game hunting
target shooting
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:ISSF_shooting_events
biathlon
rifles
pistols
revolvers
gptkbp:usedInOlympics true
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Union_Metallic_Cartridge_Company
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6