.22 Creedmoor

The .22 Creedmoor, is a SAAMI-standardized rimless tapered bottleneck rifle cartridge released by Hornady in 2024. It is a necked-down 6.5mm Creedmoor that holds 0.224-inch-diameter bullets.

The cartridge was designed for varmint hunting, deer‑sized game and long‑range target shooting.

The .22 Creedmoor is known for its high muzzle velocity and relatively flat trajectory, characteristics that make it well suited for long-range shooting with reduced wind drift.