| .22 BR Remington | |
| Origin: | United States |
| Type: | Rifle |
| Designer: | Jim Stekl |
| Design Date: | ~1963, standardized 1978 |
| Parent: | .308×1.5-inch Barnes |
| Bullet: | .224 |
| Neck: | .246 |
| Shoulder: | .458 |
| Base: | .467 |
| Rim Dia: | .473 |
| Case Length: | 1.520 |
| Primer: | Remington 7 |
The .22 Bench Rest Remington cartridge, commonly referred to as the .22 BR Remington, is a wildcat cartridge commonly used in varmint hunting and benchrest shooting. It is based on the .308×1.5-inch Barnes cartridge, necked down to .22 caliber, lengthened by .020 inches and with the shoulder angle increased to 30°. It was first developed in approximately 1963 by Jim Stekl, and in 1978 Remington standardized the dimensions. It is renowned for its high velocities and excellent accuracy.[1]