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.22 LR Ammo Guide

Rimfire Guide

.22 LR looks cheap enough to stop thinking. That is usually when the bad buys happen.

.22 LR remains one of the best ways to get more trigger time for less money, but bulk rimfire still rewards careful buyers. The good move is not just finding a giant box. It is finding acceptable reliability at a round count and price that still make sense once the excitement wears off.

Best ForCheap practice, new shooter training, and high-volume range use.
Watch CloselyReliability, round count, firearm preference, and whether the “bulk” deal is actually consistent enough to be worth it.
Common TrapBuying purely on the biggest round count and ignoring how a specific rifle or pistol behaves with that load.

What buyers usually compare

The variables that actually separate value from disappointment.

  • Bulk boxes versus smaller packs
  • Reliability and consistency across lots
  • Use in rifles versus handguns
  • Training value versus match-style expectations

Buying mistakes

What makes a bargain feel worse after checkout

  • Buying only on headline round count
  • Ignoring how specific firearms behave with certain loads
  • Treating all .22 LR as interchangeable

Live deal board

Bulk pricing looks better when the math gets honest.

The board below centers price per round, stock status, and clean click-throughs to the retailer. That keeps the comparison tight even when the box sizes get weird.

Live Deal Board

Sorted by lowest price per round

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Retailer Deal Rounds Price Ship Price / Round Stock Updated Link
True Shot Ammo
.22 LR
Remington Golden Bullet 22 Long Rifle 36 Grain HVHP 1400 Rounds
36 Grain HP
1400 $90.65 Unknown $0.0648
Shipping not included
In stock 2026-10-08 06:00 EDT View Deal
True Shot Ammo
.22 LR
Remington Thunderbolt 22 Long Rifle 40 Grain LRN 2000 Rounds
40 Grain LRN
2000 $136.60 Unknown $0.0683
Shipping not included
In stock 2026-10-08 06:00 EDT View Deal
True Shot Ammo
.22 LR
Federal Champion 22 Long Rifle 40 Grain LRN 3250 Rounds
40 Grain LRN
3250 $225.63 Unknown $0.0694
Shipping not included
In stock 2026-10-08 06:00 EDT View Deal
True Shot Ammo
.22 LR
Aguila Super Extra 22 Long Rifle 38 Grain CP HVHP Bulk Pack 2000 Rounds
38 Grain HP
2000 $149.25 Unknown $0.0746
Shipping not included
In stock 2026-10-08 06:00 EDT View Deal
True Shot Ammo
.22 LR
Remington Golden Bullet 22 Long Rifle 36 Grain HVHP 525 Rounds
36 Grain HP
525 $39.88 Unknown $0.0760
Shipping not included
In stock 2026-10-03 06:00 EDT View Deal
True Shot Ammo
.22 LR
BUNDLE DEAL: Tandemkross Ultimate Ruger 10/22 Trigger and 2000 Rounds of Ammo 2000 Rounds 2000 $220.91 Unknown $0.1105
Shipping not included
In stock 2026-10-08 06:00 EDT View Deal
True Shot Ammo
.22 LR
CCI Quiet 22 Long Rifle 40 Grain LRN 5000 Rounds
40 Grain LRN
5000 $589.00 Unknown $0.1178
Shipping not included
In stock 2026-10-08 06:00 EDT View Deal
True Shot Ammo
.22 LR
CCI Velocitor 22 LR 40 Grain CPHP 1000 Rounds
40 Grain HP
1000 $144.88 Unknown $0.1449
Shipping not included
In stock 2026-10-08 06:00 EDT View Deal
True Shot Ammo
.22 LR
CCI Stinger 22 Long Rifle 32 Grain CPHP 5000 Rounds
32 Grain HP
5000 $773.95 Unknown $0.1548
Shipping not included
In stock 2026-10-08 06:00 EDT View Deal
True Shot Ammo
.22 LR
Federal 22 LR #12 Bird Shot 25 Grain 50 Rounds
25 Grain
2500 $719.99 Unknown $0.2880
Shipping not included
In stock 2026-10-02 06:00 EDT View Deal