.22 WMR
Rimfire magnum for rabbits, groundhogs, foxes and coyotes close in.
Good for: Small game, Pests, Varmint
A typical factory load is a 40 gr JHP bullet at about 1,910 ft/s, with roughly 324 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle.
Typical load
40 grJHPMuzzle speed
1,910 ft/sMuzzle energy
324 ft-lbsTypical BC (G1)
≈ 0.11typical, varies by brandTwist rate
1:16Practical range
125 ydPoint-blank range
112 yd2" vital zoneRecommended platform
Revolver or full-size pistolVery light recoil, loud blastOn the Rimfire chart
Made for
Rimfire magnum for rabbits, groundhogs, foxes and coyotes close in.
Typical load
40 grJHP
Typical muzzle fps
1,910ft/s
Typical muzzle energy
324ft-lbs
Typical BC (G1)
≈ 0.11typical, varies by brand
Twist rate for typical load
1:16
Practical range
125 yd
MPBR
112 yd2" vital zone · Near zero 24 yd · Far zero 98 yd · Min PBR 7 yd · Max PBR 112 yd · Sight-in @50 0.88" high · 139 yd 4" vital zone · Near zero 19 yd · Far zero 120 yd · Min PBR 0 yd · Max PBR 139 yd · Sight-in @50 1.62" high
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Made for
Hotter rimfire magnum for small game and pests at a bit longer range. Loud from short barrels.
Typical load
40 grJHP · 6" barrel
Typical muzzle fps
1,300ft/s
Typical muzzle energy
150ft-lbs
Typical BC (G1)
≈ 0.11typical, varies by brand
Twist rate for typical load
1:16
Practical range
50 yd small game
MPBR (iron sights)
97 yd4" vital zone · Near zero 6 yd · Far zero 82 yd · Min PBR 0 yd · Max PBR 97 yd · Sight-in @25 1.45" high
Recommended platform
Revolver or full-size pistolVery light recoil, loud blast
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Speed, energy and BC are typical figures for the listed load; real numbers vary by brand, lot and barrel length. Always check the ammo maker's data for your exact load.