.22 BR Remington | ||
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Type | Rifle | |
Place of origin | United States | |
Production history | ||
Designer | Jim Stekl | |
Designed | ~1963, standardized 1978[1] | |
Specifications | ||
Parent case | 308 x 1½ inch Barnes | |
Bullet diameter | .224 in (5.7 mm) | |
Neck diameter | .246 in (6.2 mm) | |
Shoulder diameter | .458 in (11.6 mm) | |
Base diameter | .467 in (11.9 mm) | |
Rim diameter | .473 in (12.0 mm) | |
Case length | 1.520 in (38.6 mm) | |
Primer type | Remington 7½ |
The .22 Bench Rest Remington cartridge, commonly referred to as the .22 BR Remington, is a wildcat cartridge commonly used in varmint hunting and benchrest shooting. It is based on the .308 x 1½ inch Barnes cartridge, necked down to .22 caliber, lengthened by .020 inches and with the shoulder angle increased to 30°. It was first developed in approximately 1963 by Jim Stekl, and in 1978 Remington standardized the dimensions. It is renowned for its high velocities and excellent accuracy.[2]