22 LR

About this caliber

.22 Long Rifle (.22 LR) is a small rimfire cartridge and the most popular round in the world for plinking, training, and small-game hunting.

Commonly used for

PlinkingRange / targetHuntingVarmintCompetition

.22 LR is a compact rimfire cartridge prized for very low recoil, low noise, and very low ammunition cost. Those traits make it a standard choice for introducing new shooters, casual plinking, and high-volume practice. It is also widely used for small-game hunting and pest control at modest ranges. Its power is limited compared with centerfire cartridges, so it is generally not used for larger game, and it is not considered a typical self-defense choice. It suits essentially every experience level and is often a shooter's first cartridge.

General information about this caliber — not a recommendation for this specific firearm.

Load	Type	Purpose	Grain	Velocity	Energy
CCI Uppercut	JHP	Defense	32 gr	950 fps	—
CCI AR Tactical	LRN	Defense	40 gr	1200 fps	128 ft·lb
Federal Premium	LRN	Defense	29 gr	1080 fps	75 ft·lb
Federal American Eagle	LRN	Defense	45 gr	970 fps	94 ft·lb
RWS Target Rifle	LRN	Defense	40 gr	1083 fps	107 ft·lb
Aguila Subsonic	LRN	Hunting	40 gr	1025 fps	93 ft·lb
Aguila Sniper Subsonic	LRN	Hunting	60 gr	950 fps	120 ft·lb
Browning Ammo BPR Performance Rimfire	LRN	Hunting	40 gr	1255 fps	140 ft·lb
CCI Rimfire	—	Hunting	31 gr	1000 fps	69 ft·lb
CCI Stinger	JHP	Hunting	32 gr	1640 fps	191 ft·lb
CCI Mini-Mag	JHP	Hunting	36 gr	1260 fps	—
CCI Mini-Mag	JHP	Hunting	36 gr	1260 fps	127 ft·lb
CCI Blazer	LRN	Hunting	40 gr	1235 fps	135 ft·lb
CCI Green Tag	LRN	Hunting	40 gr	1070 fps	102 ft·lb
CCI Mini-Mag	LRN	Hunting	40 gr	1235 fps	135 ft·lb
CCI Pistol Match	LRN	Hunting	40 gr	1070 fps	102 ft·lb
CCI Quiet-22	JHP	Hunting	40 gr	710 fps	45 ft·lb
CCI Quiet-22	LRN	Hunting	40 gr	710 fps	45 ft·lb
CCI Standard Velocity	LRN	Hunting	40 gr	1070 fps	102 ft·lb
CCI Standard Velocity	LRN	Hunting	40 gr	1070 fps	102 ft·lb
CCI Subsonic	JHP	Hunting	40 gr	1050 fps	98 ft·lb
CCI Velocitor	JHP	Hunting	40 gr	1435 fps	183 ft·lb
CCI Suppressor	JHP	Hunting	45 gr	970 fps	94 ft·lb
Federal Small Game & Target	LRN	Hunting	25 gr	1000 fps	65 ft·lb
Federal Champion Training	JHP	Hunting	36 gr	1260 fps	127 ft·lb
Federal American Eagle	JHP	Hunting	38 gr	1260 fps	134 ft·lb
Federal Champion Training	LRN	Hunting	40 gr	1200 fps	128 ft·lb
Federal Champion Training	LRN	Hunting	40 gr	1240 fps	137 ft·lb
Fiocchi Field Dynamics	JHP	Hunting	38 gr	1250 fps	134 ft·lb
Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics	JHP	Hunting	38 gr	1060 fps	93 ft·lb
Fiocchi Exacta	LRN	Hunting	40 gr	1070 fps	101 ft·lb
Fiocchi Field Dynamics	—	Hunting	40 gr	1250 fps	380 ft·lb
Fiocchi Field Dynamics	LRN	Hunting	40 gr	1050 fps	102 ft·lb
Fiocchi Field Dynamics	LRN	Hunting	40 gr	1250 fps	139 ft·lb
Remington Ammunition Cbee	JHP	Hunting	33 gr	740 fps	40 ft·lb
Remington Ammunition Yellow Jacket	JHP	Hunting	33 gr	1500 fps	165 ft·lb
Remington Ammunition Yellow Jacket	JHP	Hunting	33 gr	1500 fps	165 ft·lb
Remington Ammunition Cyclone	JHP	Hunting	36 gr	1280 fps	131 ft·lb
Remington Ammunition Golden Bullet	JHP	Hunting	36 gr	1280 fps	131 ft·lb
Remington Ammunition Golden Bullet	JHP	Hunting	36 gr	1280 fps	131 ft·lb
Remington Ammunition Golden Bullet	JHP	Hunting	36 gr	1280 fps	131 ft·lb
Remington Ammunition Viper	—	Hunting	36 gr	1410 fps	159 ft·lb
Remington Ammunition Viper	—	Hunting	36 gr	1410 fps	159 ft·lb
Remington Ammunition 22 Target	LRN	Hunting	40 gr	1150 fps	117 ft·lb
Remington Ammunition Golden Bullet	LRN	Hunting	40 gr	1255 fps	140 ft·lb
Remington Ammunition Target	LRN	Hunting	40 gr	1150 fps	117 ft·lb
Remington Ammunition Thunderbolt	LRN	Hunting	40 gr	1255 fps	140 ft·lb
Remington Ammunition Thunderbolt	LRN	Hunting	40 gr	1255 fps	140 ft·lb
RWS Rifle Match	LRN	Hunting	40 gr	1082 fps	104 ft·lb
Winchester Ammo Super X	LRN	Hunting	40 gr	1300 fps	150 ft·lb

22 LR

Firearms chambered in 22 LR · 258

Ammunition in 22 LR · 143

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