22 WMR Ammo For Sale
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Fiocchi 22 WMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 40 Grain TMJ Ammunition
$18.99176 In stock now
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Overview of 22 WMR Ammo
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?
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Best 22 WMR Ammo for Specific Uses
| Use Case | Details |
|---|---|
| Best 22 WMR Ammo | Best Overall: CCI Maxi-Mag 40 grain CPHP. Runner-Up: Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 40 grain JHP. |
How Does The 22 WMR Ammo Compare To Other Calibers?
| Caliber | Recoil | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Long Rifle | 22 WMR has more | 22 WMR has higher muzzle velocity, more stopping power, and better effective range | 22 WMR is more expensive, has fewer rifle options, and produces more recoil |
Customer Reviews
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acep51 said:
I've been using this brand for some time and must say it is excellent. It may be a slight bit dirtier than the CCI and Winchester ammo I used in the past. I have never had a misfire or jam with this ammo and always smooth ejections from my guns. The accuracy is outstanding from bullet to bullet. I highly recommend this ammo to the hunter or non completion target shooter. You will NOT be disappointed with this ammos all around performance.
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243dave said:
My old 22 Mag rifle is load sensitive but performs well with the Fiocchi soft points. I get sub-half inch groups at a measured 50 yds from the bench with them vs 1-1/4" from CCI and 3/4" from Winchester hollowpoints. FMJs from both shoot a 1/4" better. I dropped a point on performance because I have not tested it on game animals yet. I don't hunt with this rifle much because I found the hollow point offerings from CCI & Winchester too explosive for squirrels and lacking penetration on larger game like small pigs. The FMJ offerings do not incapacitate small game like squirrels except on direct nrevous system hits. If the softpoints prove to be the compromise I hope they are, I will make an effort to tune this rifle and use it more. FWIW: I also get near benchrest accuracy from the Fiocchi Hi-Vel ammo in 22LR.
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Gregg said:
shoots fine