22 Long Rifle ammunition, commonly known as 22 LR, is the most popular sporting cartridge in America and for good reason. Affordable, low recoiling, accurate, and versatile, the 22 LR has introduced generations of shooters to the shooting sports while remaining one of the most useful cartridges ever developed.

For many shooters, a 22 LR rifle or handgun is the firearm they shoot more than any other. Whether the goal is teaching a new shooter, spending an afternoon at the range, controlling pests around the property, hunting small game, or simply enjoying an inexpensive day of shooting, the 22 Long Rifle remains difficult to beat.

The cartridge's versatility is one of its greatest strengths. Bulk-pack ammunition allows shooters to spend more time shooting and less time worrying about ammunition costs. Standard velocity and match-grade loads provide exceptional consistency for target shooting and competition. Hunting ammunition utilizes hollow-point and specialty bullet designs to improve performance on squirrels, rabbits, and other small game.

Today's 22 LR ammunition is available in a wide variety of configurations. High-velocity loads offer flatter trajectories and increased energy. Standard velocity loads are often preferred for accuracy and competition. Subsonic ammunition reduces noise and works particularly well in suppressed firearms. Match ammunition is engineered to deliver the consistency demanded by serious rimfire competitors.

Popular 22 LR Uses:
Target Shooting • Training • New Shooters • Small Game Hunting • Pest Control • Competition • Recreational Shooting • Suppressed Firearms

Choosing the Right 22 LR Load:
Bulk ammunition is ideal for high-volume shooting and general practice. High-velocity loads such as CCI Mini-Mag remain favorites for hunting and field use. Standard velocity ammunition often delivers outstanding accuracy for target shooters. Match ammunition is designed for competitors and shooters seeking the highest levels of precision from their rimfire rifles and pistols.

There is a reason experienced shooters often say that every gun owner should own a good 22 LR. Few cartridges offer the same combination of affordability, versatility, low recoil, and practical usefulness. Whether you are introducing a child to shooting, sharpening your fundamentals, harvesting small game, or simply enjoying time on the range, the 22 Long Rifle continues to earn its reputation as one of the greatest cartridges ever created.

Shop related ammunition categories at Huckleberry Arms:
Rimfire Ammunition | 22 WMR Ammunition | CCI Ammunition | Ammunition