.22_BR_Remington

.22 BR Remington

.22 BR Remington

Rifle cartridge

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 .308×1.5-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.[1]

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    ".22 BR Remington". Reloader's Nest. Archived from the original on 25 June 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-04.

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