.22 PPC

Historical Notes:

The 22 PPC was developed in 1974 by Dr. Louis Palmisano and Ferris Pindell, primarily as a benchrest cartridge. Although originally a wildcat, Sako of Finland introduced commercial rifles and ammunition late in 1987. Norma followed suit in 1993 with loaded ammunition. The cartridge is based on the 220 Russian case which is a necked-down version of the 7.62x39mm Soviet military cartridge. The Wichita Engineering and Supply Co. made the first rifles for both the 22 and 6mm PPC cartridges. Many custom rifles have been turned out in this caliber. In 1993 Ruger announced their No. 1 V and M77 varmint rifles in this caliber.

General Comments

The originators altered the 220 Russian case by giving it a 10-degree body taper and 30-degree shoulder angle, as well as expanding the neck to accept the standard .224- inch diameter bullet used in the U.S. The cartridge cases are made in Finland by Sako or in Sweden by Norma and use Small Rifle primers. Although the 22 PPC is a short rather stubby case only 1.51 inches long, it nevertheless develops ballistics superior to some larger, longer cartridges such as the 222 and 223 Remington. The 52-grain bullet can be pushed out of the muzzle at over 3500 fps, and this definitely places the 22 PPC in the varmint and small game class. A 1 in 14-inch twist has become pretty much standard for these rifles although 1 in 12-inch twist will sometimes be found.

See also

• Table of handgun and rifle cartridges

External links

• .22 PPC USA - Reloader's Nest
• .22 PPC - Reload Bench
• .22 PPC USA - Accurate Reloading
• .22 PPC

Cartridges derived from the 7.62×39mm or its derivatives
First generation derivatives	5.6х39mm/.220 Russian 9×39mm .366 TKM
Second generation derivatives (based on 5.6х39mm/.220 Russian)	.22 PPC 6 mm PPC 6.5mm Grendel .30 Walker
Third generation derivatives (based on 6.5mm Grendel)	6mm AR