{"id":434,"date":"2019-04-26T03:40:10","date_gmt":"2019-04-26T03:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/?p=434"},"modified":"2024-10-16T01:25:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T01:25:33","slug":"best-22-mag-ammo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/best-22-mag-ammo\/","title":{"rendered":"Best 22 MAG Ammo"},"content":{"rendered":"

The .22 LR is undoubtedly the most common caliber in the world. It leaves something to be desired in terms of effectiveness on anything beyond small game. There is, however, a distinction between efficient lethality with rimfire ammunition. That’s where the .22 magnum cartridge comes in. When it comes to the best 22 MAG ammo, what do those options look like?<\/span><\/p>\n

If you need a rimfire option with an extra kick for dispatching varmints, you’ve got several possibilities. The .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR) was designed for just this purpose. Providing a hard-hitting .22 using a standard weight .22 bullet, with impressive results. If you’re ok with diminishing ballistic returns, you can use it in a handgun<\/a> as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Best 22 MAG Ammo<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Now, let\u2019s take a closer look at some of our favorite .22 MAG ammo options. We\u2019ve included a wallet-friendly FMJ option, an HP round, and a polymer tip for varmint control.<\/p>\n

Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Federal Champion .22 Magnum ammo is designed for plinking, targets, competition, and training.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

The Federal .22 Magnum<\/a> rounds are full metal jacket, 40-grain projectiles that have a muzzle velocity of 1880 and a muzzle energy of 314 foot-pounds. They are cost-effective, reliable, and useful for a wide range of rimfire applications.<\/span><\/p>\n

These cartridges have brass casings, which offer better reliability than cheaper casing materials. They are available in 50-count boxes as well as larger cases. If you’re going to the range to plink, or sight in an optic, these are your best option.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.22 WMR<\/td>\nFMJ<\/td>\n40gr<\/td>\n1,880 FPS<\/td>\n314 FT LBS<\/td>\n1,570 FPS\/219 FT LBS<\/td>\n1,311 FPS\/153 FT LBS<\/td>\n1,121 FPS\/112 FT LBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n
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\n Winchester Super-X 22 Magnum 40 Grain FMJ - 50 Rounds <\/div>\n
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\n Winchester Super-X 22 WMR 40 Grain FMJ \u2013 2000 Rounds <\/div>\n
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\u00a0Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Winchester’s JHP Super-X bullets are designed to deliver maximum damage to the target.<\/p><\/div>\n

Unlike the .22 LR, JHP really means something in the WMR. With the ballistics of this cartridge, it will do some very real damage. <\/span>22 WMR JHP ammo<\/a> ranges anywhere between 28- to 40 grains and produces a broad spectrum of velocities. Ranging from blistering-fast to stupid-fast. <\/span><\/p>\n

Winchester 28-grain JHP is lead-free. It screams along at 2,200 fps. Whereas, 40gr JHPs are around the 1,900 fps range. None of those numbers is the least bit shabby when you consider it is coming from a relatively small rimfire cartridge.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Caliber<\/th>\nBullet Type<\/th>\nBullet Weight<\/th>\nVelocity (Muzzle)<\/th>\nEnergy (Muzzle)<\/th>\n50 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n100 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n150 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
.22 WMR<\/td>\nJHP<\/td>\n40gr<\/td>\n1,910 FPS<\/td>\n324 FT LBS<\/td>\n1,592 FPS\/225 FT LBS<\/td>\n1,326 FPS\/156 FT LBS<\/td>\n1,130 FPS\/113 FT LBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

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\n CCI 22 Magnum 30 Grain TNT JHP - 50 Rounds <\/div>\n
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\n CCI Maxi-Mag 22 WMR 40 Grain JHP \u2013 500 Rounds <\/div>\n
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Hornady V-Max\u00ae <\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Hornady V-Max ammo is revered in the hunting community for its lethal accuracy at 100 yards.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Hornady V-Max\u00ae<\/a> has been a mainstay of hunters and sportsmen for a number of years now. Their .22 caliber bullet is no exception. Designed for a 100-yard zero, the .22 WMR V-Max\u00ae posts 2,200 ft\/s velocity and 322 ft. lbs. at the muzzle. Downrange you can expect a little over 1,400 ft\/s and around 130 ft. lbs. at 100 yards with no drop. Ideally used at ranges of around 100 yards or less. The 30-grain V-Max\u00ae drops down to 1,002 ft\/s. Only retaining 67 ft. lbs. of energy at 200 yards while dropping over 16\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n

It’s not the most ideal out of the hot rimfire calibers at ranges over 100 yards. It is fair to state that most users wishing to apply the .22 WMR are already aware of this and intend a centerfire caliber for longer shots. The .22 WMR offers a lot of low-cost rifles. The ammunition is still considerably cheaper than a comparable centerfire V-Max\u00ae cartridge. They show to be exceptionally lethal at 100 yards and nearer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.22 WMR<\/td>\nPoly<\/td>\n30gr<\/td>\n2,200 FPS<\/td>\n322 FT LBS<\/td>\n1,885 FPS\/237 FT LBS<\/td>\n1,421 FPS\/134 FT LBS<\/td>\n1,226 FPS\/100 FT LBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

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\n Hornady 22 WMR 30 Grain V-MAX - 50 Rounds <\/div>\n
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\n CCI Maxi-Mag 22 WMR 40 Grain TMJ - 2000 Rounds <\/div>\n
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