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
Federal Champion Training .22 LR 36gr LHP 3250 Rounds
36 Grain LHP
3250 $259.99 Unknown $0.0800
Shipping not included
In stock 2026-04-04 23:37 EDT View Deal