222 rem

The primary difference between the . 222 Remington and the . 223 Remington is their stopping power at longer ranges.

222 Magnum faded quickly into obsolescence, being replaced by the . 223 Remington. While the . 222 Remington is rarely found in current production in America, its derivative cartridges are among the most popular in the world.

222 Remington Magnum is still relevant, especially for handloaders and varmint hunters.

approximately 200 yards. It is very effective out to approximately 200 yards which is the practical limit anyway for most people that only occasionally goes varmint hunting. For the European hunter, however, . 222 Remington is a very good choice for all small game up to and including the European roe deer, which rarely exceeds 70 pounds.

222 and a . 223 do not have the same casing; they have similar casings. It is very likely that if you tried to shoot any caliber in any rifle of a different chambering, you'd put yourself at serious risk and also risk serious harm to the firearm.