What gun uses 222?
222 case, was adopted along with the new M16 rifle as the . 223 Remington / 5.56mm NATO. The NATO cartridge had a capacity only 5% less than the Magnum.
How fast does a 222 bullet travel?
. 222 Remington
Bullet mass/type | Velocity | Energy |
---|---|---|
40 gr (3 g) HP | 3,583 ft/s (1,092 m/s) | 1,141 ft⋅lbf (1,547 J) |
50 gr (3 g) SP | 3,168 ft/s (966 m/s) | 1,115 ft⋅lbf (1,512 J) |
55 gr (4 g) SP | 3,095 ft/s (943 m/s) | 1,170 ft⋅lbf (1,590 J) |
60 gr (4 g) VMax | 2,937 ft/s (895 m/s) | 1,150 ft⋅lbf (1,560 J) |
