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.218 Bee
Technical Specifications:
Caliber: | .218 Bee |
Bullet Diameter: | 0.224" | 5.69mm |
Primer Size: | Small Rifle (SR) |
Max. Case Length (l3): | 1.345" | 34.16mm |
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL: | 1.680" | 42.67mm |
Max. Standardized : | 46412 psi | 3200 bar |
Case Capacity: | 18.0 Grains of Water | 1.17 cm3 |
CID: | CID_53 |
Letztes Update: | 5/7/2024 |
The .218 Bee is a centerfire rifle cartridge that was introduced by Winchester in 1937. It is based on the .25-20 Winchester cartridge, which was originally a black powder cartridge designed for use in small-game rifles.
The .218 Bee cartridge uses a necked-down case to accept .224-inch diameter bullets, and it is designed for use in single-shot and bolt-action rifles. It was originally intended for small game and varmint hunting, but it has also been used for target shooting and plinking.
While the .218 Bee cartridge was popular in the mid-20th century, it is not as widely used today as some other varmint cartridges such as the .223 Remington or .22-250 Remington. Nonetheless, it has a dedicated following among hunters and shooters who appreciate its accuracy, low recoil, and flat trajectory. Ammunition for the .218 Bee can still be found from several ammunition manufacturers.
The .218 Bee cartridge uses a necked-down case to accept .224-inch diameter bullets, and it is designed for use in single-shot and bolt-action rifles. It was originally intended for small game and varmint hunting, but it has also been used for target shooting and plinking.
While the .218 Bee cartridge was popular in the mid-20th century, it is not as widely used today as some other varmint cartridges such as the .223 Remington or .22-250 Remington. Nonetheless, it has a dedicated following among hunters and shooters who appreciate its accuracy, low recoil, and flat trajectory. Ammunition for the .218 Bee can still be found from several ammunition manufacturers.
Loads available in this caliber with the following bullets
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