The .221 Fireball is a centerfire rifle cartridge developed by Remington in 1963. It was initially designed for use in the experimental XP-100 single-shot pistol.
Purpose and Design: The .221 Fireball was conceived as a short, efficient cartridge capable of delivering .22 caliber projectiles at respectable velocities, with the intention of enhancing accuracy in a handgun platform. It is essentially a shortened .222 Remington. The compact design also made it suitable for use in lightweight rifles.
Ballistics: It typically fires a 50-55 grain .224 diameter bullet at velocities ranging from 2700-3000 fps, depending on the exact load and barrel length. It provides flat trajectory suitable for varmint hunting at moderate ranges.
Popular Uses: While initially designed for pistols, the .221 Fireball found a niche in bolt-action rifles as a light-recoiling, accurate cartridge for varmint and small game hunting. It's favored for its low noise and minimal recoil, making it ideal for situations where these factors are important.
Rifles Chambered for it: The Remington XP-100 pistol was the original firearm chambered in .221 Fireball. Later, some bolt-action rifles were produced in this caliber.
Cartridge Dimensions: The cartridge has a case length of 1.40 inches and an overall length of around 1.9 inches.
Reloading: .221 Fireball cases can be reloaded, which is beneficial because factory ammunition can be more difficult to find and expensive than more common cartridges.
Comparison to Other Cartridges: It is often compared to the .222 Remington and .223 Remington. The .221 Fireball has a shorter case and generally produces slightly lower velocities than these cartridges.
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
Here are the links:
Ne Demek sitesindeki bilgiler kullanıcılar vasıtasıyla veya otomatik oluşturulmuştur. Buradaki bilgilerin doğru olduğu garanti edilmez. Düzeltilmesi gereken bilgi olduğunu düşünüyorsanız bizimle iletişime geçiniz. Her türlü görüş, destek ve önerileriniz için iletisim@nedemek.page