CCI Uppercut 22 LR 32 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point ammunition is purpose-built for shooters who rely on compact rimfire handguns and want more than traditional 22 LR plinking performance. Designed as CCI's first rimfire round for defensive use, Uppercut uses a specialized 32 grain jacketed hollow point bullet engineered for reliable expansion and practical penetration from short semi-automatic pistol barrels.
Unlike standard lead round nose or copper-plated rimfire loads, CCI Uppercut features a true jacketed hollow point projectile with nose skiving to help the petals peel back consistently. That bullet design is intended to support full expansion while retaining enough weight to reach meaningful penetration depths, giving the shooter a more serious option for 22 LR personal protection, backup carry, and defensive rimfire applications.
CCI optimized this load for semi-automatic handguns with 2.5" to 4" barrels, making it especially relevant for compact 22 LR pistols used for carry, training, or low-recoil defensive practice. The unwaxed bullet helps reduce fouling and improve feeding across changing temperatures, while CCI's legendary priming and propellant consistency support reliable ignition when rimfire reliability matters most.