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.22 WMR Ammo 2026: Self-Defense, Small Game and Range Loads From the Makers

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

We checked 24 current .22 WMR loads on Federal's, Speer's, Remington's, CCI's and Hornady's own product pages on November 4, 2026: 5 from Federal, 1 from Speer, 3 from Remington, 13 from CCI and 2 from Hornady. The bullet weights, velocities, energy figures, test barrels 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 5 makers, not every .22 WMR load sold.

Grouping follows each maker's own usage label ("Self-Defense," "Small Game," "Varmint" and "Target Shooting"). Hornady prints no usage label or stock status on our capture, so its loads sit in their own table. The Cartridge column shows the name the maker page uses: "22 WMR".

Self-defense loads

These are the loads Federal, Speer and CCI label Self-Defense on their own pages. Figures are copied from each maker page.

Load	Cartridge	Item #	Bullet	Muzzle velocity	Muzzle energy	Test barrel	Box	Maker status (Nov. 4)
Federal Personal Defense Punch Rimfire	22 WMR	PD22WMR1	45 gr Punch Jacket Hollow Point	1,000 fps	100 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Currently Unavailable
Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel Personal Protection Rimfire	22 WMR	954	40 gr Hollow Point Short Barrel	1,050 fps	98 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
CCI Uppercut	22 WMR	22WMRUP	40 gr Copper Plated Hollow Point	1,050 fps	98 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available

Small game and varmint loads

Federal, Remington and CCI label these loads Small Game or Varmint on their own pages. Federal's BYOB 757BTL250 carries both a Small Game and a Target Shooting label and sits here. Figures are copied from each maker page.

Load	Cartridge	Item #	Bullet	Muzzle velocity	Muzzle energy	Test barrel	Box	Maker status (Nov. 4)
Federal BYOB	22 WMR	757BTL250	50 gr Jacketed Hollow Point	1,530 fps	260 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	250	Available
Federal Small Game	22 WMR	757	50 gr Jacketed Hollow Point	1,530 fps	260 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
Federal Varmint & Predator Speer TNT	22 WMR	P765	30 gr Speer TNT Jacketed Hollow Point	2,200 fps	322 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
Remington Magnum Rimfire	22 WMR	21170	40 gr Jacketed Hollow Point	1,910 fps	324 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
Remington Magnum Rimfire	22 WMR	21172	40 gr Pointed Soft Point	1,910 fps	324 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
Remington Premier Magnum Rimfire	22 WMR	21184	33 gr AccuTip-V	2,000 fps	293 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
CCI Gamepoint	22 WMR	22	40 gr Jacketed Soft Point	1,875 fps	312 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
CCI Maxi-Mag	22 WMR	24	40 gr Jacketed Hollow Point	1,875 fps	312 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
CCI Maxi-Mag	22 WMR	920CC	40 gr Jacketed Hollow Point	1,875 fps	312 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	125	Available
CCI Maxi-Mag	22 WMR	958	40 gr Jacketed Hollow Point	1,875 fps	312 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	200	Available
CCI Maxi-Mag +V	22 WMR	59	30 gr Jacketed Hollow Point	2,200 fps	322 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Discontinued
CCI Maxi-Mag Segmented Hollow Point	22 WMR	972CC	46 gr Segmented Hollow Point	1,875 fps	359 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
CCI Maxi-Mag TNT	22 WMR	63	30 gr TNT Jacketed Hollow Point	2,200 fps	322 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
CCI TNT Green	22 WMR	60	30 gr Speer TNT Green Hollow Point	2,050 fps	280 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
CCI V-Max	22 WMR	73	30 gr V-Max®	2,200 fps	322 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
CCI VNT	22 WMR	929CC	30 gr VNT	2,200 fps	322 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	125	Available
CCI VNT	22 WMR	969CC	30 gr VNT	2,200 fps	322 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available

Hornady loads

Hornady's pages show no usage label and no stock status on our capture, so these loads are listed by product line. Velocity and energy are the muzzle figures from each page's ballistics table, and the test barrel is the one the table names.

Load	Cartridge	Item #	Bullet	Muzzle velocity	Muzzle energy	Test barrel	Box	Maker status (Nov. 4)
Hornady Critical Defense	22 WMR	83200	45 gr FTX® Critical Defense®	1,000 fps	100 ft-lb	1.875 in vented	50	Not listed on maker page
Hornady Varmint Express Rimfire	22 WMR	83202	30 gr V-MAX® Varmint Express® Rimfire	2,200 fps	322 ft-lb	24 in	50	Not listed on maker page

Range and training loads

These are loads Federal and CCI label Target Shooting. Several are the same load in different box counts, and each box size has its own item number.

Load	Cartridge	Item #	Bullet	Muzzle velocity	Muzzle energy	Test barrel	Box	Maker status (Nov. 4)
Federal Champion Training - Rimfire	22 WMR	737	40 gr Full Metal Jacket	1,880 fps	314 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	50	Available
CCI Maxi-Mag TMJ	22 WMR	23	40 gr Total Metal Jacket	1,875 fps	312 ft-lb	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. Of the 24 loads, 22 list no test barrel on the maker page (Federal, Speer, Remington and CCI), and 1 lists 24 in, 1 lists 1.875 in vented. SAAMI says all standard rimfire rifle test barrels shall be 24 inches long, and that exterior ballistic data for all rimfire rifle cartridges is based on that length. A pistol, revolver or short rifle barrel will likely give lower velocities than the box. For how .22 WMR velocity changes with barrel length, see our barrel length vs velocity data for .22 WMR.

.22 WMR: what SAAMI lists

SAAMI lists the cartridge as "22 WINCHESTER MAGNUM RIMFIRE [22 WMR]" in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.1-R2026, its rimfire standard (approved May 8, 2026). The cartridge drawing was issued 05/29/1979 and revised 01/19/2025. SAAMI lists a maximum average pressure of 24,000 psi, measured by transducer (the table shows 240 in psi/100). It notes that experience has shown the 22 WMR displays variations higher than other rimfire cartridges, so it uses a standard deviation of 2,400 (a coefficient of variation of 10%) for this cartridge. Cartridge overall length runs from 1.315 in minimum to 1.350 in maximum. Case length is 1.055 in (−.008), and bullet diameter is .2245 in (−.0040). Bore is .219 in and groove is .224 in. SAAMI's standard rimfire rifle test barrel is 24 in. Read the standard at the SAAMI Z299.1 PDF.

Not yet verified

These makers and loads are not in the tables.

Winchester: we opened 9 Winchester product pages (shotshell, handgun and rimfire) on Nov. 4 and every one said "There is no ballistics data available at this time," so we have no Winchester figures to copy.
SIG Sauer: the maker's site returned an access error (403) to our automated check, and we could not verify its product pages.
CCI rimfire shotshells: CCI's .22 WMR Rimfire Shotshell (item 25) and HEVI-Bismuth Pest Control Rimfire (item 25CCB) are shot loads with no energy figure, so they are not in the tables.
Other makers: we did not check Aguila, Armscor, Fiocchi, Sellier & Bellot or other .22 WMR makers, so none are in the tables.
Test barrels and stock status: the CCI, Federal, Remington and Speer pages list no test barrel, and Hornady's pages list no stock status.

1 load in the tables carries a "Discontinued" badge on the maker page as of Nov. 4, 2026: CCI Maxi-Mag +V 59. We list it because the maker page still shows it.

Rimfire rifles, revolvers and pistols for .22 WMR

The .22 WMR is used in rimfire rifles, revolvers and pistols. For new guns, see new rimfire guns of 2026. Barrel length changes velocity, as the .22 WMR barrel length data shows.

Where to buy

We link only to maker pages, listed in the sources below. Federal, Speer, Remington and CCI show availability on their own product pages (for example "Available" or "Currently Unavailable"). Hornady's pages show none on our capture. We don't track retailer stock or prices. 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, .22 LR ammo, .22 ARC ammo, 9mm ammo, the .22 WMR 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 WMR?

SAAMI lists a maximum average pressure of 24,000 psi for 22 WMR (240 in psi/100), in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.1.

What grain is .22 WMR ammo?

In our tables the bullets run from 30 gr to 50 gr. Check your firearm maker's manual for what your gun is set up to shoot.

How fast is .22 WMR ammo?

In our tables, listed muzzle velocities run from 1,000 fps to 2,200 fps, and muzzle energies from 98 ft-lb to 359 ft-lb. Test barrels vary, and some maker pages list none. See the test barrel section of this guide.

What does test barrel mean?

It is the barrel length the maker used to measure the listed velocity. A shorter barrel will likely give lower velocities than the box. See our .22 WMR barrel length data.

Do you list prices or stock for .22 WMR 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. Hornady's pages show none.

.22 WMR Ammo 2026: Self-Defense, Small Game and Range Loads From the Makers

Self-defense loads

Small game and varmint loads

Hornady loads

Range and training loads

Barrel length matters: the test barrels

.22 WMR: what SAAMI lists

Not yet verified

Rimfire rifles, revolvers and pistols for .22 WMR

Where to buy

Frequently asked questions

Sources

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Self-defense loads

Small game and varmint loads

Hornady loads

Range and training loads

Barrel length matters: the test barrels

.22 WMR: what SAAMI lists

Not yet verified

Rimfire rifles, revolvers and pistols for .22 WMR

Where to buy

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Frequently asked questions

Sources

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