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Bulk range practice rounds typically cost between $0.07 and $0.10 per round. Premium hunting loads and specialized high-velocity rounds range from $0.12 to $0.18 per round, while elite Olympic-grade match ammunition can run from $0.25 to $0.50+ per round.

That is a specialized lubricating wax (often made from paraffin or beeswax compounds). Because .22 LR lead bullets travel down the barrel at high speeds without a copper jacket, the wax prevents severe lead fouling build-up in the rifling grooves and ensures optimal target accuracy.

For small game hunting and casual plinking, the effective accurate range is typically 50 to 75 yards. However, precision rimfire shooters using match rifles and optics regularly engage steel targets successfully out to 200 to 300 yards by accounting for steep bullet drop.

Most bolt-action and manual rifles chambered in .22 LR can safely fire .22 Short or .22 Long cartridges (though they may not feed automatically in semi-autos). However, you can never fire .22 WMR (Magnum) in a .22 LR rifle, as the WMR case is wider and operates at much higher pressure.

Solid lead or plated round-nose bullets (RN) are ideal for target practice and small game where minimal meat damage is desired. Hollow point (HP) bullets feature a cavity in the nose designed to expand upon impact, making them the preferred choice for hunting small pests and varmints.

Because rimfire shooting involves high round counts during casual range sessions, buying bulk 325-round boxes or 500-round bricks drastically lowers your overall per-round shooting cost and ensures you have plenty of ammunition on hand.

Rimfire priming compound is sensitive to moisture and extreme temperature swings. To preserve shelf life for years, store your .22 LR ammo in a cool, dry environment inside sealed military surplus ammo cans with a silica gel desiccant packet.