Guide

.22 LR Ammo 2026: Range, Small Game, Hyper-Velocity and Match Loads From the Makers

By Cole Harlan, EditorUpdated Nov 4, 2026How we verifyEditorial standards

We checked 85 current .22 Long Rifle loads on CCI's, Remington's and Federal's own product pages on November 4, 2026: 36 from CCI, 30 from Remington and 19 from Federal. The bullet weights, velocities, energy figures and statuses below are copied from the maker pages. We don't use retailer prices or third-party ballistics. This is a comparison of popular loads from three makers, not every .22 LR load sold.

Grouping follows each maker's own usage label where it prints one, and the product line where it doesn't. No maker page in this set lists a test barrel, so that column reads "Not listed on maker page" throughout.

Self-defense loads

Federal labels Personal Defense Punch Rimfire as Self-Defense on its product page.

Download these 85 loads as a CSV: maker, load, item number, bullet, muzzle velocity, muzzle energy, test barrel, box count, maker status and the maker URL for each row. No prices. Free to reuse under CC BY 4.0; more files on our open data page.

Load	Cartridge	Item #	Bullet	Muzzle velocity	Muzzle energy	Test barrel	Box	Maker status (Nov. 4)
CCI Uppercut	22 LR	960CC	32 gr Jacketed Hollow Point	950 fps	64 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Currently Unavailable
Federal Personal Defense Punch Rimfire	22 LR	PD22L1	29 gr Nickel Plated Flat Nose	1,080 fps	75 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available

Small game and hunting loads

Federal Small Game, Remington Golden Hunter / Ranch Hand, CCI Hunter Series and similar small-game loads.

Load	Cartridge	Item #	Bullet	Muzzle velocity	Muzzle energy	Test barrel	Box	Maker status (Nov. 4)
CCI Hunter Series	22 LR	2R40LFN	40 gr Lead Flat Nose	1,050 fps	98 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Currently Unavailable
CCI Hunter Series	22 LR	3R40LFN	40 gr Lead Flat Nose	1,235 fps	135 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Currently Unavailable
Federal Small Game	22 LR	710	40 gr Copper Plated Round Nose	1,240 fps	137 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
Federal Small Game	22 LR	712	38 gr Copper Plated Hollow Point	1,260 fps	134 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
Federal Small Game	22 LR	724	31 gr Copper Plated Hollow Point	1,430 fps	141 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
Remington Golden Hunter	22 LR	R21251	40 gr Plated Hollow Point	1,255 fps	140 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Available
Remington Golden Hunter	22 LR	R21253	40 gr Plated Hollow Point	1,255 fps	140 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	550	Available
Remington Ranch Hand	22 LR	R21263	40 gr Copper Plated Round Nose	1,255 fps	140 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Available
Remington Ranch Hand	22 LR	R21273	38 gr Copper Plated Hollow Point	1,340 fps	151 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Available

Hyper-velocity loads

Loads the makers market for high velocity: CCI Stinger and Velocitor, Remington Yellow Jacket and Viper, CCI Clean-22 Hyper Velocity and Uppercut.

Load	Cartridge	Item #	Bullet	Muzzle velocity	Muzzle energy	Test barrel	Box	Maker status (Nov. 4)
CCI Clean-22 Hyper Velocity	22 LR	954CC	31 gr Poly-Coated Round Nose	1,550 fps	165 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Currently Unavailable
CCI Stinger	22 LR	50	32 gr Copper Plated Hollow Point	1,640 fps	191 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Currently Unavailable
CCI Velocitor HP	22 LR	47	40 gr Copper Plated Hollow Point	1,435 fps	183 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
Remington 22 Viper®	22 LR	21080	36 gr Plated Truncated Cone Solid	1,410 fps	159 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
Remington 22 Viper®	22 LR	21239	36 gr Plated Truncated Cone Solid	1,410 fps	159 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	225	Available
Remington 22 Viper®	22 LR	21288	36 gr Plated Truncated Cone Solid	1,410 fps	159 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Available
Remington 22 Yellow Jacket®	22 LR	21074	33 gr Plated Truncated Cone Hollow Point	1,500 fps	165 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
Remington 22 Yellow Jacket®	22 LR	21233	33 gr Plated Truncated Cone Hollow Point	1,500 fps	165 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	225	Currently Unavailable
Remington 22 Yellow Jacket®	22 LR	21280	33 gr Plated Truncated Cone Hollow Point	1,500 fps	165 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Available

Subsonic, quiet and suppressor loads

Suppressor-oriented, Quiet-22, subsonic and other reduced-velocity loads. CCI Quiet-22 lists 710 fps; Remington C-BEE lists 740 fps.

Load	Cartridge	Item #	Bullet	Muzzle velocity	Muzzle energy	Test barrel	Box	Maker status (Nov. 4)
CCI 22 Suppressor	22 LR	957	45 gr Lead Hollow Point	970 fps	94 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Currently Unavailable
CCI Clean-22 Suppressor	22 LR	980CC	45 gr Lead Round Nose	1,000 fps	100 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	200	Currently Unavailable
CCI Quiet-22	22 LR	960	40 gr Lead Round Nose	710 fps	45 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Currently Unavailable
CCI Quiet-22 Segmented HP	22 LR	970	40 gr Segmented Hollow Point	710 fps	45 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
CCI Quiet-22 Semi-Auto	22 LR	975CC	45 gr Soft Point	835 fps	70 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Currently Unavailable
CCI Sub-Sonic HP	22 LR	56	40 gr Lead Hollow Point	1,050 fps	98 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Currently Unavailable
CCI Suppressor Max	22 LR	22SMX	45 gr Segmented Hollow Point	970 fps	94 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Currently Unavailable
Federal American Eagle Rimfire Suppressor	22 LR	AE22SUP1	45 gr CPRN	970 fps	94 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
Remington C-BEE 22®	22 LR	21119	33 gr Plated Truncated Cone Hollow Point	740 fps	40 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Available
Remington Performance Wheelgun 22	22 LR	R21075	39 gr Truncated Cone Solid Bullet	770 fps	51 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Available
Remington Subsonic Rimfire	22 LR	21135	40 gr Copper Plated Hollow Point	1,050 fps	98 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Currently Unavailable
Remington Subsonic Rimfire	22 LR	21137	40 gr Copper Plated Hollow Point	1,050 fps	98 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Currently Unavailable
Remington Subsonic Rimfire	22 LR	21249	40 gr Copper Plated Hollow Point	1,050 fps	98 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	225	Currently Unavailable

Match and target loads

Match and target loads: Federal Gold Medal Rimfire, CCI Green Tag and Pistol Match, Remington 22 Target.

Load	Cartridge	Item #	Bullet	Muzzle velocity	Muzzle energy	Test barrel	Box	Maker status (Nov. 4)
CCI Green Tag	22 LR	33	40 gr Lead Round Nose	1,070 fps	102 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Currently Unavailable
CCI Pistol Match	22 LR	51	40 gr Lead Round Nose	1,070 fps	102 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Currently Unavailable
CCI Target Mini-Mag	22 LR	30	40 gr Copper Plated Round Nose	1,235 fps	135 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Currently Unavailable
Federal Gold Medal Rimfire	22 LR	711B	40 gr Lead Round Nose	1,080 fps	104 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Currently Unavailable
Federal Gold Medal Rimfire	22 LR	719	40 gr Lead Round Nose	1,200 fps	128 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Currently Unavailable
Remington 22 Target	22 LR	21022	40 gr Lead Round Nose	1,150 fps	117 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Check With Your Local Ammo Store For Availability
Remington 22 Target	22 LR	21284	40 gr Lead Round Nose	1,150 fps	117 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Check With Your Local Ammo Store For Availability

Range and training loads

Everyday plinking and training loads: Mini-Mag, Blazer, American Eagle, Champion, Golden Bullet, Thunderbolt, Clean-22 and similar.

Load	Cartridge	Item #	Bullet	Muzzle velocity	Muzzle energy	Test barrel	Box	Maker status (Nov. 4)
CCI AR Tactical	22 LR	956	40 gr Copper Plated Round Nose	1,200 fps	128 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	300	Currently Unavailable
CCI Blazer® Rimfire	22 LR	10022	38 gr Lead Round Nose	1,235 fps	129 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	525	Currently Unavailable
CCI Blazer® Rimfire	22 LR	10025	38 gr Lead Round Nose	1,235 fps	129 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	1500	Currently Unavailable
CCI Blazer® Rimfire	22 LR	10026	38 gr Lead Round Nose	1,235 fps	129 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	425	Currently Unavailable
CCI Blazer® Rimfire	22 LR	21	40 gr Lead Round Nose	1,235 fps	135 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Currently Unavailable
CCI Clean-22	22 LR	934CC	40 gr Lead Round Nose	1,070 fps	102 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Currently Unavailable
CCI Clean-22	22 LR	944CC	40 gr Lead Round Nose	1,235 fps	135 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Currently Unavailable
CCI Clean-22	22 LR	946XMAS	40 gr Lead Round Nose	1,235 fps	135 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	400	Currently Unavailable
CCI Clean-22	22 LR	955CC	40 gr Lead Round Nose	1,235 fps	135 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	400	Currently Unavailable
CCI Clean-22	22 LR	966CC	40 gr Lead Round Nose	1,235 fps	135 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	400	Currently Unavailable
CCI Henry Golden Boy Edition	22 LR	HGB22	36 gr Copper Plated Hollow Point	1,260 fps	127 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	275	Available
CCI Mini-Mag HP	22 LR	31	36 gr Copper Plated Hollow Point	1,260 fps	127 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Currently Unavailable
CCI Mini-Mag HP	22 LR	962	36 gr Jacketed Hollow Point	1,260 fps	127 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	300	Currently Unavailable
CCI Mini-Mag Segmented HP	22 LR	36CC	40 gr Segmented Hollow Point	1,235 fps	135 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Currently Unavailable
CCI Segmented Hollow Point	22 LR	74	40 gr Segmented Hollow Point	1,050 fps	98 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Currently Unavailable
CCI Standard Velocity	22 LR	32	40 gr Lead Round Nose	1,070 fps	102 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Currently Unavailable
CCI Standard Velocity	22 LR	35	40 gr Lead Round Nose	1,070 fps	102 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Currently Unavailable
CCI Stangers	22 LR	50100CC	32 gr Copper Plated Hollow Point	1,640 fps	191 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Currently Unavailable
Federal 250th Anniversary USA Rimfire	22 LR	750USA	36 gr Copper Plated Hollow Point	1,260 fps	127 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	250	Currently Unavailable
Federal BYOB	22 LR	750BKT1375	36 gr Copper Plated Hollow Point	1,260 fps	127 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	1375	Currently Unavailable
Federal BYOB	22 LR	750BTL450	36 gr Copper Plated Hollow Point	1,260 fps	127 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	450	Currently Unavailable
Federal Champion Training - Rimfire	22 LR	510	40 gr Lead Round Nose	1,240 fps	137 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
Federal Champion Training - Rimfire	22 LR	729B800	40 gr Lead Round Nose	1,200 fps	128 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	800	Currently Unavailable
Federal Champion Training - Rimfire	22 LR	745	36 gr Copper Plated Hollow Point	1,260 fps	127 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	525	Currently Unavailable
Federal Champion Training - Rimfire	22 LR	747	36 gr Lead Hollow Point	1,260 fps	127 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	525	Currently Unavailable
Federal Champion Training - Rimfire	22 LR	749	36 gr Lead Hollow Point	1,260 fps	127 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	325	Available
Federal Champion Training - Rimfire	22 LR	AM22	40 gr Lead Round Nose	1,200 fps	128 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	325	Available
Federal Champion Training - Rimfire	22 LR	UTR2236	36 gr Copper Plated Hollow Point	1,260 fps	127 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	525	Check With Your Local Ammo Store For Availability
Federal HammerDown Rimfire	22 LR	22HAM	40 gr Copper Plated Hollow Point	1,200 fps	128 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	325	Currently Unavailable
Remington 22 Cyclone	22 LR	21222	36 gr Lead Hollow Point	1,280 fps	131 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
Remington 22 Golden Bullet	22 LR	21008	36 gr Brass Plated Hollow Point	1,280 fps	131 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
Remington 22 Golden Bullet	22 LR	21229	36 gr Brass Plated Hollow Point	1,280 fps	131 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	225	Available
Remington 22 Golden Bullet	22 LR	21231	36 gr Brass Plated Hollow Point	1,280 fps	131 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	1400	Currently Unavailable
Remington 22 Golden Bullet	22 LR	21250	36 gr Plated Hollow Point	1,280 fps	131 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	525	Currently Unavailable
Remington 22 Golden Bullet	22 LR	21276	40 gr Brass Plated Round Nose	1,280 fps	146 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Available
Remington 22 Golden Bullet	22 LR	21278	36 gr Brass Plated Hollow Point	1,280 fps	131 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	100	Available
Remington 22 Golden Bullet	22 LR	R21006	40 gr Brass Plated Round Nose	1,280 fps	146 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
Remington 22 Thunderbolt®	22 LR	21238	40 gr Lead Round Nose	1,255 fps	140 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
Remington 22 Thunderbolt®	22 LR	21241	40 gr Lead Round Nose	1,255 fps	140 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	500	Available
Remington Don't Tread on Me Rimfire	22 LR	21279	36 gr Brass Plated Hollow Point	1,280 fps	131 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	1400	Currently Unavailable
Remington Standard V	22 LR	R20988	38 gr Lead Round Nose	1,080 fps	98 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	550	Currently Unavailable
Remington We the People Rimfire	22 LR	21387	33 gr Plated Truncated Cone Hollow Point	1,500 fps	165 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	250	Available

Rimfire shotshells

Rimfire shotshells. Maker pages list muzzle velocity but no energy figure for these loads, so energy is marked not listed.

Load	Cartridge	Item #	Bullet	Muzzle velocity	Muzzle energy	Test barrel	Box	Maker status (Nov. 4)
CCI HEVI-Bismuth Pest Control Rimfire	22 LR	39CCB	23 gr #11 Shot	1,000 fps	Not listed on maker page	Not listed on maker page	20	Available
CCI Rimfire Shotshell	22 LR	39	31 gr #12 Shot	1,000 fps	Not listed on maker page	Not listed on maker page	20	Available
Federal Small Game	22 LR	716	25 gr 12 Shot	1,000 fps	Not listed on maker page	Not listed on maker page	50	Available

Barrel length matters: the test barrels

Muzzle velocity depends on barrel length, so compare loads tested on the same barrel. None of the 85 maker pages in our tables lists a test barrel, so the velocities can't be lined up by barrel length. SAAMI's rimfire reference for rifles is 24 inches, which is the length our barrel page uses. A pistol or short rifle barrel will likely give lower velocities than the box. For how .22 LR velocity changes from pistol to rifle lengths, see our barrel length vs velocity data for .22 LR.

.22 Long Rifle: what SAAMI lists

SAAMI lists the cartridge as "22 LONG RIFLE - MATCH [22 LR]" and "22 LONG RIFLE - SPORTING [22 LR]" in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.1-R2026, its rimfire standard (approved May 8, 2026). The Match drawing was issued 05/29/1979 and revised 01/28/2026, and the Sporting drawing was revised 01/19/2025. For the Match drawing, SAAMI lists a maximum average pressure of 24,000 psi, measured by transducer (the table shows 240 in psi/100). Cartridge overall length runs from .950 in minimum to 1.000 in maximum. Case length is .613 in (−.008), and bullet diameter is .2255 in (−.0040). Bore is .217 in and groove is .222 in.

Read the standard at the SAAMI Z299.1 PDF.

Not yet verified

These makers and loads are not in the tables.

Winchester: Not yet verified: we have not yet checked Winchester's .22 LR product pages for ballistics.
Hornady: its sitemap lists no .22 LR factory ammunition.
SIG Sauer: we did not check any SIG .22 LR ammunition line.
Test barrels: no maker page in our set lists one.

Rimfire rifles and pistols

The .22 LR runs in rifles, pistols and trainers. For new guns, see new rimfire guns of 2026. Barrel length changes velocity, as the .22 LR barrel length data shows.

Where to buy

We link only to maker pages, listed in the sources below. The makers show availability on their own product pages (for example "Available," "Currently Unavailable" or "Check With Your Local Ammo Store For Availability"), and we copy it as of Nov. 4, 2026. We don't track retailer stock. Before you order, check your state's ammunition rules, because some states require a background check or restrict shipping.

For more ammo, see .17 HMR ammo, 9mm ammo, 5.56/.223 ammo, 22 ARC ammo, .22 WMR ammo, the .22 LR barrel length data, new ammo for 2026 and all ammo releases.

Compare: .22 LR vs .22 WMR.

Frequently asked questions

What is the SAAMI maximum pressure for .22 LR?

SAAMI lists a maximum average pressure of 24,000 psi, measured by transducer, for the 22 Long Rifle Match drawing in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.1-R2026 (the table shows 240 in psi/100).

What grain is .22 LR ammo?

In our tables the bullets run from 23 gr to 45 gr. Check your firearm maker's manual for what your rifle or pistol is set up to shoot.

How fast is .22 LR ammo?

In our tables, listed muzzle velocities run from 710 fps to 1,640 fps, and muzzle energies from 40 ft-lb to 191 ft-lb. No maker page in the set lists a test barrel, so compare with care.

What is hyper-velocity .22 LR?

It is the group the makers market for high velocity, such as CCI Stinger and Velocitor and Remington Yellow Jacket and Viper. Our hyper-velocity table lists each load's velocity and energy as printed on the maker page.

What are subsonic and quiet .22 LR loads?

They are reduced-velocity loads. CCI Quiet-22 lists 710 fps and Remington C-BEE lists 740 fps on the maker pages. See the subsonic, quiet and suppressor table above.

Do you list prices or stock for .22 LR ammo?

No. We link only to maker pages. Where a maker page shows a status, such as "Available" or "Currently Unavailable," we copy it as of Nov. 4, 2026.

Sources

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