The .225 Winchester / 5.7x49mm cartridge was introduced in 1964 by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Based on the .219 Zipper case but with a reduced rim diameter [2] to fit the common .473" bolt face, it was intended as a replacement for the .220 Swift cartridge which had a reputation for burning out barrels.

With its modern straight-tapered design, the .225 Win offers long-range, flat-shooting varmint and small game hunting with impressive accuracy. Providing the impressive performance of the .220 Swift without its destructive tendencies to the barrel, this …

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The classic design of the SIG P225 for sale holds its place as the king of carry guns for law enforcement and civilians alike. This 8-round, single stack Sig Sauer P225 9mm features the legendary SIG double-action/single-action trigger system, fully machined Nitron coated, stainless steel slide, and SIGLITE Night Sights.

The .225 Winchester is a rimmed cartridge with the same rim diameter as the .308 and .30-06 families of cartridges. Winchester described it as “semi-rimmed” to emphasize its suitability for both single-shot and bolt-action rifles.

Winchester Model 70! Rare! .225 Caliber! Description: Gun was made in 1965. In used but great condition. Some dings and scratches. Crisp bore. Comes with sling and weaver scope. Price: $1,599.00

The single Winchester .225 factory load drives a 55 grain Pointed Soft Point bullet at a muzzle velocity (MV) of 3570 fps and 1556 ft. lbs. of muzzle energy. The 200 yard velocity is 2616 fps and the remaining energy is 836 ft. lbs.

Excellent condition metal, very good wood has some small nicks and scratches. Bolt action hunting rifle with 22" barrel, blued metal, smooth action & crisp trigger, and Bushnell 3-9x Scope Chief scope. Gloss finish checkered wood stock with decorative grip cap, RH cheek rest, factory butt plate, and sling swivels. .225 Win. Yes!

With handloads, the .225’s longer barrel added nearly 100 fps to 40-grain bullets with 2.0 grains less of Ramshot TAC than was loaded in a .22-250. However, 6.0 grains more of Benchmark in the .22-250 than is loaded in the .225 boosted a 50-grain bullet by 300 fps over the .225.

The 225 Winchester is based on the .219 Zipper case but with a reduced rim diameter to fit the common .473" bolt face, it was intended as a replacement for the .220 Swift cartridge which had a reputation for burning out barrels. Despite having a modern straight taper design, the round was eclipsed by the older .22-250 Remington, already a