Best Bulk .22 Rimfire Ammo
Hey all, we here at True Shot Academy wanted to put together a list of some of the best bulk .22 rimfire ammo we could get our hands on. These five rimfire loads are presented in no particular order and can be acquired in bulk quantities or in different, smaller quantities. Now then, lets look at some ammo to feed your favorite rimfire firearms.
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What to Consider When Buying Bulk .22 Rimfire Ammo
When looking into .22 rimfire ammo, particularly .22 Long Rifle, one should keep in mind what firearm they are intending to shoot said ammunition through. For example, some semi-automatic .22 Long Rifle chambered firearms might have issues reliably cycling standard velocity ammunition. While some semi-automatic firearms may handle standard velocity fine, other ones may have intermittent issues or just plain not work.
With that being said, keep these things in mind when stocking up on ammunition for your firearms and try to find a loading that works well with what you have. If you are unsure of what loading your firearms like, you could always purchase a few low quantity boxes of various ammunition types to see what works best before buying in a bulk quantity. An informed purchase is always the best purchase.
Aguila Super Extra .22 Long Rifle 38 gr Copper Plated High Velocity Hollow Point Rimfire Ammo
This Super Extra option from Aguila features a 38 grain copper plated hollow point projectile. The copper plating will allow you to keep your firearms cleaner as you won’t be shooting any exposed lead projectiles with this loading from Aguila. As a high velocity loading, this round is well suited to use in semi-automatic firearms chambered in .22 Long Rifle such as the a Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 or a Ruger Mk4 22/45.Available in a bulk quantity of 2,000 rounds or as individual boxes of 250 rounds per box.
Stated Muzzle Velocity: 1280 Feet Per Second
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Armscor .22 Long Rifle 40 gr High Velocity Solid Point Rimfire AmmoÂ
This .22 Long Rifle option from Armscor features a 40 grain solid point projectile. The high velocity nature of this loading coupled with the solid point projectile makes this option a good choice for small game hunting.
As a high velocity round, this offering will also tend to work better in most semi-automatic firearms chambered in .22 Long Rifle. Available in a bulk quantity of 5000 rounds as well as quantities of 500 or 50 rounds. True Shot is happy to offer a bundle featuring 500 rounds of this ammunition with a set of AXIL Trackr electronic earmuffs.
Stated Muzzle Velocity: 1235 FPS
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Winchester Super X .22 Long Rifle Rimfire AmmoÂ
This 40 grain offering from Winchester features a plated Power Point Lead Hollow Point projectile. As a hollow point loading, this Super X offering from Winchester will excel in either small game hunting or target shooting applications. The expansion inherent to hollow point projectiles will compliment this round’s effectiveness in the realm of hunting. Available in a bulk quantity of 2,220 rounds or as individual boxes of 222 rounds per box.
Stated Muzzle Velocity: 1280 Feet Per Second
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Remington Thunderbolt .22 Long Rifle 40 gr Lead Round Nose Rimfire AmmoÂ
Remington’s Thunderbolt loading features a 40 grain lead round nose projectile. Exposed lead projectiles are commonplace in the realm of rimfire and have been enjoyed by shooters for generations. That being said, one should be aware that exposed lead projectiles tend to run dirtier than their plated counterparts.
With a velocity of 1,255 feet per second, this offering from Remington is worth considering for a wide variety of .22 Long Rifle chambered firearms. Available in a bulk quantity of 5,000 rounds or as individual boxes of 500 rounds per box.
Stated Muzzle Velocity: 1255 Feet Per Second
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Armscor .22 Magnum 40 gr Jacketed Hollow Point Rimfire AmmoÂ
This .22 Magnum offering from Armscor features a 40 grain jacketed hollow point projectile.
With a stated muzzle velocity of 1875 feet per second, this round is easily the fastest offering on our list of rimfire ammo. This high velocity coupled with the hollow point projectiles makes this loading a great option for small game and varmint hunting applications. Available in a bulk quantity of 2,000 rounds as well as quantities of 500 or 50 rounds.
Stated Muzzle Velocity: 1875 Feet Per Second
Conclusion
While this may not be the most exhaustive list of .22 rimfire ammo, we here at True Shot wanted to compile a few of our popular offerings that would work in the widest variety of firearms possible. If you want to browse our entire offering of ammunition, rimfire or otherwise, we invite you to browse our entire stock on our website True Shot Ammo.
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