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Ammunition Rimfire Ammo 22 WMR Ammo

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22 WMR Ammo is popular for hunting and plinking because of its light recoil and high velocity. This ammo type is similar to .22 LR, except it has a lot more powder and a larger casing. This makes 22 magnum ammo much faster and has it emit a high-pitched pew sound when fired. Traditionally, 22 mag ammo has been used for varmint and small game hunting rifles, but over time gun makers have expanded how it's used and turned it into a pistol plinker as well. Like a .22 LR, you can put a lot of 22 magnum ammo into a single magazine or revolver cylinder, letting you fire more without reloading. Check out the our huge selection of Hornady 22 WMR Ammo, Armscor Precision Inc 22 WMR Ammo, CCI Ammunition 22 WMR Ammo, and more from top brands in the industry!

When Was 22 Magnum Ammo Developed?

The round was introduced by Winchester Ammunition in 1960 to give a little variety to rimfire cartridges. On paper, a 22 Win Mag round with a 40-grain bullet has a muzzle velocity of 1,910 feet-per-second and 324 foot-pounds of energy. When compared to .22LR, that's a difference of about 600 fps and more than 170 ft-lbs. This is why 22 magnum ammo is especially useful for hunting, as it helps you deliver a quick, clean kill to varmints and other small to medium-sized game.

Is 22 Magnum and 22 WMR the Same?

Yes, these are two different names for the same type of ammo. Since Winchester originally developed the bullet, they named it 22 WMR, which stands for Winchester Magnum Rimfire. Over time, people have started to abbreviate this to just 22 magnum ammo or 22 mag ammo, but all of these names refer to the same cartridge.

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