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What is 22 Nosler?

The 22 Nosler is a rifle cartridge developed by the Nosler company in 2017. It is based on the .223 Remington/5.56 NATO cartridge case, but with modifications to increase its velocity and overall performance. The cartridge was designed to offer a flatter trajectory, more energy on target, and better long-range capabilities compared to the .223 Remington.

The 22 Nosler features a bottlenecked case with a larger case capacity than the .223 Remington. It operates at higher pressures and utilizes a longer, heavier bullet. As a result, it achieves higher muzzle velocities and delivers more kinetic energy downrange.

The cartridge has gained popularity among shooters and hunters looking for improved performance in an AR-15 platform. It offers increased accuracy, extended effective range, and better terminal ballistics, making it suitable for various applications such as target shooting, varmint hunting, and medium-sized game hunting.

It's worth noting that while the 22 Nosler is based on the same case as the .223 Remington/5.56 NATO, it is not interchangeable with those cartridges due to differences in chamber dimensions and pressure levels. Firearms chambered specifically for the 22 Nosler are required to safely fire this cartridge.