.14-222

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The .14-222 cartridge was created in 1985 by Helmut W. Sakschek as a "wildcat" cartridge. It is a .222 Remington case necked down to a .14 bullet.

[edit] Specifications

Bullet (grs.)     Powder / (grs.)       Muzzle Velocity (fps)   Muzzle Energy (ft-lbs)  
  11.4 HP       IMR 4198 / 20.0                 4200                     445    
  11.4 HP       IMR 3031 / 21.0                 4465                     505    

[edit] See also

• List of rifle cartridges

[edit] References

• http://www.gunhuntermag.com/features/051018Midgets.htm
• http://www.reloadbench.com/cartridges/w14222.html