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Summary
The .22 Picra is a Center Fire cartridge with a Bullet Diameter of 0.224 in” (5.69mm) that is primarily used in Pistols. The .22 Picra originated in Czech Republic in 1997. The .22 Picra also has a case length of 1.4 in” (35.56mm) and an overall length of 1.89 in” (48.01mm).
Additional Cartridge Designations: Wildcat Cartridge
Notes
The .22 Picra is a Wildcat Pistol Cartridge created and highly used in the Czech Republic as a Field Competition Gun, as well in other various sporting and hunting activities. The .22 Picra is created by shortening a .22 Hornet cartridge and giving it more extreme shoulder angle.
Associated Firearms
Ruger 77/22, Springfield Scout, Winchester 54 National Match, Savage Model 25, CZ 527
Cartridge Details
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- CIP Proof:
- 1997
- Czech Republic
- Rimmed, Bottleneck
- Pistols
- 0.224 in” (5.69mm)
- 0.243 in” (6.17mm)
- 0.287 in” (7.29mm)
- 0.299 in” (7.59mm)
- 0.35 in” (8.89mm)
- 0.06 in” (1.63mm)
- 1.4 in” (35.56mm)
- 1.89 in” (48.01mm)
- Center Fire (Small Rifle)
- 320 MPa (46412 psi)
- ~416 MPa (60336 psi)
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