.21 SHARP, what is it?

[SharpsNitro]

Saw this on TFB. Anyone know anything about it?

21 SHARP - New Rimfire Cartridge from Winchester -

SAAMI have published cartridge and chamber drawings of a new rimfire cartridge called 21 Sharp designed by Olin Winchester.

www.thefirearmblog.com

 

[wvfarrier]

Its a 22LR.without the rim....thats it

 

[Gtscotty]

It still has the rim, just doesn't use a heeled bullet.

 

[SharpsNitro]

I’m trying to figure out what the point of it is. Is it to go after a more ballistically efficient design for the guys pushing the long range envelope for rimfires? Is it just to be different?

 

[nockhunter]

More bullet options, real jacketed bullets, boat tails. Just a barrel swap away with any 22lr. Internally lubricated lead bullets instead of externally lubed, no more greasy fingers from loading magazines.
I like it.
Mike

 

[roostercogburn98]

More bullet options, real jacketed bullets, boat tails.

Realistically still stuck with what manufacturers put in it. Not like there will be a choice later down the road.

 

[b6graham]

still gonna be shit ammo just a little lighter and a little faster

 

[RPN]

More suitable for lead free ammo.
Might be a smart move.

 

[Im2bent]

So how many are going to rebarrel their 22's to use this ammo?

 

[nockhunter]

Ammo quality depends on manufacturer. There is high quality match 22lr and there is shitty stuff. Might be an avenue to some really nice ammo down the road. It wouldn't be too hard for Eley, Lapua or RWS to make some match stuff. They already make the casing and and prime them. They would have to tool up bullet swaging or other type of bullet making process, then crimp it in a case and test fire loads. I'll wait a while to switch barrels.

Mike

 

[b6graham]

sure...they could. they could also load CE solids or make their own...which is a big improvement and would sell a boatload with the right price. yet they don't

 

[cas6969]

More suitable for lead free ammo.
Might be a smart move.

That's the only reason I can see, looking to get out in front and set the standard. Sad.

 

[Basher]

With the .17WSM languishing, and improvements needed in most other rimfire ammo QC standards, the .21 Sharp is a fart in our general direction, that’s what it is. They need to better support what’s already out there before they introduce more flops, IMO.

 

[SharpsNitro]

So it doesn’t seem to be all that much. I think PCPs have a better chance of taking over the precision field.

 

[acudaowner]

it's 21 and it will put your eye out

 

[SharpsNitro]

Or it’s “Smoke coming out of their jumblies”

Edit: Not sure why the image got doubled but, “smashing baby”.

 

[Fasteddie01]

acuda - How can you say this is 'pointless' ?

 

[beetroot]

I’m sure this will be a bit hit, just like the 6.8 Western.