For today’s Saturday Movie showcase we present six videos with .22 LR rimfire ammunition testing. Most of the videos include a wide variety of ammunition types, from bargain ammo, to high-end .22 LR match ammo. If you want to learn more about the properties of .22 LR rimfire ammo, you’ll find a good .22 LR ammo analysis on the Widener’s Blog. That article discusses .22 LR Bullet Design/Stability, Primer Ignition, Velocity Consistency, and Quality Control. In addition, 100-yard test results are provided for five (5) ammo types: Norma Xtreme LR-22, SK Rifle Match, ELEY Match, Lapua Long Range, and CCI Standard.
Big .22 LR Rimfire Ammo Comparison Test
This Backfire Channel Video features an accuracy comparison test of 13 .22 LR ammo types from multiple manufacturers. This includes low-priced ammo, such as Aquila, as well as more costly match ammo from ELEY, Lapua, and SK. Various types of ammo were tested in an outdoor range with three different NRL22-suitable rifles with slightly different chamber specs. Take note — this was NOT a benchrest rifle test conducted indoors. The most accurate ammunition overall was Lapua Center-X. NOTE: Different ammo may shoot better or worse in different rimfire guns. For example a round that works in an Anschutz rifle may not be the best choice for a .22 LR revolver. But this review can help you get started in ammo selection.
Testing Rimfire Ammo at New Whidden Gunworks Test Center
Whidden Gunworks operates an impressiv Rimfire Test Center in Nashville, Georgia. In this video, long-range champion John Whidden shows the Whidden Gunworks test range developed with ELEY Ammunition. The facility features two testing lanes — one for testing ELEY ammo and a second for testing other brands. On the second test lane, customers can test Lapua, SK, Norma, and RWS. Testing on this lane occurs at 50 meters and 100 meters simultaneously, registering results for BOTH distances. For more info, visit Whiddengunworks.com/ammunition-testing.
CLICK HERE to schedule a test at the Whidden facility.
.22 LR Ammo Buyers Guide
The Pursuit of Accuracy YouTube Channel has 420 videos, nearly all involving .22 LR rimfire rifles. The host tests different ammo in a variety of rimfire rifles. In this particular video, the host explains the key considerations in selecting .22 LR ammunition — how to choose the most cost-effective ammo for your rimfire rifle and discipline. You don’t need $14/box ammo to hit large steel plates at 20 yards. But you do need very consistent high-quality ammo for .22 LR Rimfire ELR Matches.
Testing Lapua Long Range Ammo at 400 Yards
With the emergence of long-range .22 LR rimfire matches, with targets at 100, 200, and 300 yards, the long-range capabilities of .22 LR have been pushed to the limits in recent years. In 2023 Lapua announced two new .22 LR rimfire ammo types — Long Range and Super Long Range. These are both specifically designed to optimize .22 LR performance past 100 yards. In this video, Gavin Gear of UltimateReloader.com tests the new Lapua ammo types on his range, with steel targets placed at 400 yards.
Subsonic vs. Supersonic .22 LR Ammunition
Here is another Pursuit of Accuracy Channel .22 LR ammo test. This specifically compares the performance of supersonic ammunition vs. subsonic ammo. What offers better accuracy? What is the best option for long range? The video addresses these questions.
Cheap .22 LR Ammo Tested with a $4000 Custom Rifle
Can relatively inexpensive ammo shoot well in $4000 rimfire rifle? This Midwest Long Range video seeks to answer that question. The results are interesting, with some surprisingly good results with CCI (8:03 time-mark) and Fiocchi (11:25 time-mark) Standard Velocity ammo. If you’re shooting NRL22 or PRS Rimfire matches on a tight budget, this video may steer you to some accurate yet affordable ammo options.
BONUS — Rimfire Ammunition Test with 31 Types
If watching today’s showcased videos has wet your appetite for .22 LR ammo comparison testing — here’s a “must-read” related article. The October 2018 issue of Shooting Sports USA (SSUSA) includes a great article with data on thirty-one (31) different types of popular .22 LR rimfire ammunition. The line-up includes low-speed, standard, and Hi-Velocity types, plus choices for plinking, varminting, and target applications. Brands tested include: Aguila, American Eagle, CCI, Federal, Fiocchi, Lapua, Remington, and Winchester. The ammo types ranged in speed from 727 FPS to 1735 FPS.
For each ammo type, SSUSA lists the bullet weight, velocity (FPS), and average of two, 5-shot groups at fifty yards. The most accurate ammo was Lapua Center-X LRN, with a 0.37″ average 50-yard group size. Second best was Lapua X-ACT LRN at 0.42″. Ammo was tested from a bench with a Cooper Model 57-M rifle fitted with 3-9x33mm Leupold VX-2 scope. The ammo offerings were grouped into three categories: (1) Varmints/Small Game; (2) Target; and (3) Plinking.
With the huge popularity of NRL22 and PRS rimfire matches, along with the growth of rimfire benchrest events, and local rimfire fun matches, we’ve seen heightened demand for all types of .22 LR ammunition. Plus the high cost of centerfire bullets and limited availability of powders and primers has pushed many centerfire shooters into the rimfire fold. Accordingly, prices have been rising for quality .22 LR ammunition. Thankfully, if you use Ammoseek.com, you can find most types of .22 LR ammunition, from bulk-pack plinking fodder to high-end Lapua, ELEY, RWS, SK, and Norma ammo.
Find Rimfire Ammunition Fast with AmmoSeek.com
Here’s a great search service that can help you locate hard-to-find ammunition and reloading components — while saving money in the process. AmmoSeek.com monitors scores of online vendors — checking current pricing and available inventory, for pistol, rifle, and shotgun ammunition. Looking for .22 LR ammo for your rimfire trainer or NRL22 rifle? Just select “.22LR” from AmmoSeek’s “Quick Seek” menu. NOTE: In mobile view type “22LR” in the “Search Ammo by Caliber” field top center.
And here are the 1/29/2026 search results for .22 LR ammunition. These are six of the 1000+ entries, starting with the least expensive, just three cents ($0.03) per round:
How to Search by Manufacturer and Bullet Weight
You can also search for a particular .22 LR ammunition manufacturer, and/or search by bullet weight. Just click on the “Modify Search Link”. Once you see the “Modify Search” column on the left, scroll down and you can sort by price (cost per round) and/or shipping cost. Here are the results of a search for SK .22 LR rimfire ammunition, which is very popular with NRL22 and Silhouette competitors:
Are you getting started in .22 LR rimfire shooting? Or perhaps you just got a new rimfire rifle and want to find the most accurate and consistent ammo for your new rig? Well, here’s good news. ELEY has started selling 5-packs of select ammunition samples that let you easily acquire five different ammo types for testing and evaluation. This allows you to easily find optimal ammunition for their firearm. There are six different five-pack variations, created to make particular disciplines and budget levels. ELEY says: “Whether you’re an elite competitor, club shooter, or hunter, there’s a pack curated just for you.”
These four, 5-pack sets are offered online at Killough Shooting Sports. All four trial pack types are available currently. Prices range from $42.00 ($8.40 per 50ct box) to $80.00 ($16.00 per 50ct box). See the current Trial Pack offerings at Killoughshootingsports.com.
For more information about the four ELEY .22 LR ammo Trial Packs, visit SSUSA.org. On 9/17/2025 Shooting Sports USA released a detailed, 1580-word article about the ELEY Trial Packs with details about all the featured .22 LR ammo types.
TENEX Signature Pack
This premium pack features a range of velocity variants from ELEY Tenex, the world’s leading .22LR cartridge. Designed for athletes at the highest level, it allows competitors to match their firearm with the exact performance characteristics required for podium-winning precision.
Elite Pack
Premium Accuracy Showcase — This 5-pack has five of ELEY’s most trusted performance rounds: Tenex, Match, Team, Tenex Pistol, and Semi-Auto Precision. Ideal for competitive shooters seeking to refine their ammunition choice across disciplines.
Target & Club Pack
Choice for New Shooters and Clubs — This versatile 5-pack features ELEY entry-to-intermediate level ammunition at great value. Ammo types are: ELEY Club, Bullseye Pistol X, Semi-Auto Outlaw, ELEY Ultra, and ELEY Target.
Semi-Auto Precision Pack
For semi-auto firearm users — This specialized 5-pack includes ELEY Club, Force, Semi-Auto Outlaw, Contact, and Semi-Auto Precision. These ammo types are engineered for reliability and accuracy in semi-automatic platforms.
Hunting & High Energy Pack
For the field and beyond. This pack delivers good stopping power and performance, with Subsonic Hollow, High Velocity Hollow, Contact, Force, and ELEY Ultra included. These ammo types are optimized for hunters, steel shooters, and shooters seeking maximum energy transfer.
ELEY has a been a trusted rimfire provider for 198 years. “These packs were designed to give consumers an accessible way to explore all levels of the ELEY range, without committing to large case quantities,” said Michael Atkinson, Director at ELEY. “We’re confident that once a shooter finds the round that matches their firearm, they’ll experience the ELEY difference first-hand.”
Have you ever wondered how Olympic-class position shooters hold their aim so steady? Those bulky shooting coats help, but there is a lot of bio-mechanics involved also. Top shooters employ their body structure to help support the weight of their rifles, and to steady their aim. This interesting video, produced by GOnra Media, demonstrates rifle hold and body alignment for prone, standing, sitting, and kneeling positions. Olympic Gold Medalist Jamie Corkish (formerly Jamie Gray) demonstrates the proper stance and position of arms and legs for each of the positions.
Ideally, in all of the shooting positions, the shooter takes advantage of skeletal support. The shooter should align the bones of his/her arms and legs to provide a solid foundation. A shooter’s legs and arms form vertical planes helping the body remain stable in the shooting position.
Jamie Corkish, London 2012 Gold Medalist in Women’s 3 X 20, has retired from top-level competitive shooting. However, Jamie remains involved in the shooting sports as a Public Relations/Marketing representative for ELEY, a leading maker of rimfire ammunition. Jamie also works with shooting clubs and educational institutions to promote smallbore target shooting.
Images are stills from GOnraMedia video linked above.
Are you getting started in .22 LR rimfire shooting? Or perhaps you just got a new rimfire rifle and want to find the most accurate and consistent ammo for your new rig? Well, here’s good news. ELEY has started selling 5-packs of select ammunition samples that let you easily acquire five different ammo types for testing and evaluation. This allows you to easily find optimal ammunition for their firearm. There are six different five-pack variations, created to make particular disciplines and budget levels. ELEY says: “Whether you’re an elite competitor, club shooter, or hunter, there’s a pack curated just for you.”
These 5-pack sets are offered online at Killough Shooting Sports. Three trial pack types are available currently, with the others to come very soon. Prices range from $42.00 ($8.40 per 50ct box) to $80.00 ($16.00 per 50ct box). See the current Trial Pack offerings at Killoughshootingsports.com.
TENEX Signature Pack
This premium pack features a range of velocity variants from ELEY Tenex, the world’s leading .22LR cartridge. Designed for athletes at the highest level, it allows competitors to match their firearm with the exact performance characteristics required for podium-winning precision.
Elite Pack
Premium Accuracy Showcase — This 5-pack has five of ELEY’s most trusted performance rounds: Tenex, Match, Team, Tenex Pistol, and Semi-Auto Precision. Ideal for competitive shooters seeking to refine their ammunition choice across disciplines.
Target & Club Pack
Choice for New Shooters and Clubs — This versatile 5-pack features ELEY entry-to-intermediate level ammunition at great value. Ammo types are: ELEY Club, Bullseye Pistol X, Semi-Auto Outlaw, ELEY Ultra, and ELEY Target.
Semi-Auto Precision Pack
For semi-auto firearm users — This specialized 5-pack includes ELEY Club, Force, Semi-Auto Outlaw, Contact, and Semi-Auto Precision. These ammo types are engineered for reliability and accuracy in semi-automatic platforms.
Hunting & High Energy Pack
For the field and beyond. This pack delivers good stopping power and performance, with Subsonic Hollow, High Velocity Hollow, Contact, Force, and ELEY Ultra included. These ammo types are optimized for hunters, steel shooters, and shooters seeking maximum energy transfer.
ELEY has a been a trusted rimfire provider for 198 years. “These packs were designed to give consumers an accessible way to explore all levels of the ELEY range, without committing to large case quantities,” said Michael Atkinson, Director at ELEY. “We’re confident that once a shooter finds the round that matches their firearm, they’ll experience the ELEY difference first-hand.”
With the huge popularity of NRL22 and PRS rimfire matches, along with the growth of rimfire benchrest events, and local rimfire fun matches, we’ve seen heightened demand for all types of .22 LR ammunition. Plus the high cost of centerfire bullets and limited availability of powders and primers has pushed many centerfire shooters into the rimfire fold. Accordingly, prices have been rising for quality .22 LR ammunition. Thankfully, if you use Ammoseek.com, you can find most types of .22 LR ammunition, from bulk-pack plinking fodder to high-end Lapua, ELEY, RWS, SK, and Norma ammo.
Find Rimfire Ammunition Fast with AmmoSeek.com
Here’s a great search service that can help you locate hard-to-find ammunition and reloading components — while saving money in the process. AmmoSeek.com monitors scores of online vendors — checking current pricing and available inventory, for pistol, rifle, and shotgun ammunition. Looking for .22 LR ammo for your rimfire trainer or NRL22 rifle? Just select “.22LR” from AmmoSeek’s “Quick Seek” menu. NOTE: In mobile view type “22LR” in the “Search Ammo by Caliber” field top center.
And here are the 5/14/2025 search results for .22 LR ammunition. These are six of the 1000+ entries, starting with the least expensive, just 3.7 cents ($0.037) per round:
How to Search by Manufacturer and Bullet Weight
You can also search for a particular .22 LR ammunition manufacturer, and/or search by bullet weight. Just click on the “Modify Search Link”. Once you see the “Modify Search” column on the left, scroll down and you can sort by price (cost per round) and/or shipping cost. Here are the results of a search for SK .22 LR rimfire ammunition, which is very popular with NRL22 and Silhouette competitors:
Have you ever wondered how Olympic-class position shooters hold their aim so steady? Those bulky shooting coats help, but there is a lot of bio-mechanics involved also. Top shooters employ their body structure to help support the weight of their rifles, and to steady their aim. This interesting video, produced by GOnra Media, demonstrates rifle hold and body alignment for prone, standing, sitting, and kneeling positions. Olympic Gold Medalist Jamie Corkish (formerly Jamie Gray) demonstrates the proper stance and position of arms and legs for each of the positions.
Ideally, in all of the shooting positions, the shooter takes advantage of skeletal support. The shooter should align the bones of his/her arms and legs to provide a solid foundation. A shooter’s legs and arms form vertical planes helping the body remain stable in the shooting position.
Jamie Corkish, London 2012 Gold Medalist in Women’s 3 X 20, has retired from top-level competitive shooting. However, Jamie remains involved in the shooting sports as a Public Relations/Marketing representative for ELEY, a leading maker of rimfire ammunition. Jamie also works with shooting clubs and educational institutions to promote smallbore target shooting.
Images are stills from GOnraMedia video linked above.
Here’s a good deal if you need .22 LR rimfire ammunition. Right now through Thursday 10/24/24 at noon CST, you can get $5.00 flat-rate ground shipping on rimfire ammunition. This shipping special from Creedmoor Sports could easily save you $25 or more on a large ammo order. Creedmoor Sports has a large selection of .22 LR ammo, with many varieties from ELEY, Lapua, SK, RWS and more. We like the affordable SK ammo for NRL22 competition, SK for 3P practice work, and the premier ELEY and Lapua varieties for rimfire benchrest.
Remember this offer ends in two days a 12:00 pm noon CST on October 24th. Save while you can.
Here are some of the dozens of high-quality rimfire ammo types available right now at Creedmoor Sports:
With the huge popularity of NRL22 and PRS rimfire matches, along with the growth of rimfire benchrest events, and local rimfire fun matches, we’ve seen heightened demand for all types of .22 LR ammunition. Plus the high cost of centerfire bullets and limited availability of powders and primers has pushed many centerfire shooters into the rimfire fold. Accordingly, prices have been rising for quality .22 LR ammunition. Thankfully, if you use Ammoseek.com, you can find most types of .22 LR ammunition, from bulk-pack plinking fodder to high-end Lapua, ELEY, RWS, SK, and Norma ammo.
Find Rimfire Ammunition Fast with AmmoSeek.com
Here’s a great search service that can help you locate hard-to-find ammunition and reloading components — while saving money in the process. AmmoSeek.com monitors scores of online vendors — checking current pricing and available inventory, for pistol, rifle, and shotgun ammunition. Looking for .22 LR ammo for your rimfire trainer or NRL22 rifle? Just select “.22LR” from AmmoSeek’s “Quick Seek” menu. NOTE: In mobile view type “22LR” in the “Search Ammo by Caliber” field top center.
And here are the 6/20/2024 search results for .22 LR ammunition. These are six of the 1000+ entries, starting with the least expensive, just 4.1 cents ($0.041) per round:
How to Search by Manufacturer and Bullet Weight
You can also search for a particular .22 LR ammunition manufacturer, and/or search by bullet weight. Just click on the “Modify Search Link”. Once you see the “Modify Search” column on the left, scroll down and you can sort by price (cost per round) and/or shipping cost. Here are the results of a search for LAPUA .22 LR rimfire ammunition:
Have you ever wondered how Olympic-class position shooters hold their aim so steady? Those bulky shooting coats help, but there is a lot of bio-mechanics involved also. Top shooters employ their body structure to help support the weight of their rifles, and to steady their aim. This interesting video, produced by GOnra Media, demonstrates rifle hold and body alignment for prone, standing, sitting, and kneeling positions. Olympic Gold Medalist Jamie Corkish (formerly Jamie Gray) demonstrates the proper stance and position of arms and legs for each of the positions.
Ideally, in all of the shooting positions, the shooter takes advantage of skeletal support. The shooter should align the bones of his/her arms and legs to provide a solid foundation. A shooter’s legs and arms form vertical planes helping the body remain stable in the shooting position.
Jamie Corkish, London 2012 Gold Medalist in Women’s 3 X 20, has retired from top-level competitive shooting. However, Jamie remains involved in the shooting sports as a Public Relations/Marketing representative for ELEY, a leading maker of rimfire ammunition. Jamie also works with shooting clubs and educational institutions to promote smallbore target shooting.
Images are stills from GOnraMedia video linked above.
