| .22 Accelerator | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | |
| Place of origin | ||
| Production history | ||
| Manufacturer | Remington Arms | |
| Specifications | ||
| Ballistic performance | ||
| Bullet weight/type | Velocity | Energy |
| 55 gr (3.6 g) .30-30 SP | 3,400 ft/s (1,000 m/s) | 1,412 ft·lbf (1,914 J) |
| 55 gr (3.6 g) .308 SP | 3,770 ft/s (1,150 m/s) | 1,735 ft·lbf (2,352 J) |
| 55 gr (3.6 g) .30-06 SP | 4,080 ft/s (1,240 m/s) | 2,003 ft·lbf (2,716 J) |
| Source(s): [1] | ||
The .22 Accelerator is a special loading of the .30-30, .308, and .30-06 cartridges that is manufactured by Remington[1]. It consists of a sub-caliber 0.224-inch (0.0057 m) diameter bullet held in a .30-caliber 7-grain (0.45 g) six-fingered plastic sabot with a hollowed base. The bullet separates from the sabot approximately 14 inches (360 mm) from the muzzle. The cartridge allows for using a large-caliber rifle for varmint shooting, although the accuracy is somewhat diminished. [1]