22 WMR Ammo For Sale

Developed by Winchester in 1959, the 22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR) was a potent cartridge that was soon produced by Smith & Wesson and Ruger. Winchester produced their Model 61 rifle for the .22 WMR beginning in 1960, while Savage introduced its famous Model 24 – a combination rifle for .22 WMR and .410 in an over-under configuration.

At its most basic level, the 22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire is an enlarged version of the popular 22 Winchester Rimfire (WRF). Contrary to popular belief, the WMR cannot be used safely in weapons chambered for the 22 WRF – or any other caliber. The WMR was the most powerful rimfire round in the world for many years, outperforming the 22 Winchester Centerfire. However, that distinction today belongs to the .17 Winchester Super Magnum. Another attractive aspect of the 22 WMR round for shooters is that it’s widely available and reasonably priced.

Federal Premium Ammunition recently introduced Federal Punch 22 WMR, a rimfire round engineered specifically for personal protection. Designed for compact backup firearms, Federal Punch delivers reliable expansion and penetration through barriers like heavy clothing—a critical consideration for defensive scenarios. For an in-depth look at Federal Punch's real-world performance and accuracy testing, read our Federal Punch 22 WMR review.

Are 22 Mag and 22 WMR the Same?

Yes, 22 Mag and 22 WMR are the same cartridges. The terms are interchangeable, so when you hear someone talking about the 22 Mag, they’re also talking about the 22 WMR.

22 Mag Use Cases

The 22 Mag is a great choice for many shooting applications, including the following:

• Learning to shoot/ developing proper shooting mechanics
• Target shooting
• Plinking
• Small game hunting
• Varmint hunting

The 22 Mag is a great option for learning to shoot because it has low recoil and it’s relatively inexpensive. It’s also excellent for developing proper shooting mechanics for these same reasons.

Many shooters love plinking and target shooting with the 22 Mag because the ammo is less expensive than centerfire cartridges and it’s accurate out to 150-ish yards in the hands of an average, trained shooter. True marksmen can stretch the 22 Mag capabilities to 200 yards while target shooting.

Whether you’re hunting small game, like squirrels and rabbits, or varmints like coyotes and raccoons, the 22 Mag is plenty capable of ethically killing these animals out to 100 yards. It’s done so for many decades.

What are the most popular 22 WMR brands you sell?

• Hornady 22 Mag Ammo

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Written by

Sam Jacobs