22 LR – 25 Gr #12 – Federal Small Game & Target (716) – 500 Rounds

Looking for an affordable 22 LR shot load for snakes and small pests? Pick up this 500 round case of Federal 716 22 LR 25 grain #12 lead bird shot ammo.

Each round is a miniature shotshell. Instead of a bullet, it holds 25 grains of #12 lead shot. When fired, the shot leaves the barrel in a small spreading pattern, which makes it much easier to hit a snake, mouse, or rat at close range than trying to place a single tiny bullet. Because each pellet is so small, it loses energy quickly, which dramatically reduces the risk of ricochets and stray rounds traveling downrange. That makes this load a smart choice inside barns, sheds, and garages, and around livestock. Federal rates it at 1,000 fps and 65 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. It is most effective within about 10 to 15 feet.

The 22 Long Rifle is the most popular cartridge in the world, chambered in rifles like the Ruger 10/22, Marlin Model 60, Savage Mark II, CZ 457, and Henry lever actions, and in handguns like the Ruger Mark IV, Browning Buck Mark, Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22, and Glock 44. Shot cartridges are designed for smoothbore rimfire guns and dedicated shot barrels, and they also fire from standard rifled 22 LR firearms at very close range, although the rifling spreads the pattern quickly. Because the load is light, it will usually not cycle semi-automatic actions, so plan on working the action by hand in semi-autos, or use a bolt action, lever action, single shot, or revolver. Federal Premium, based in Anoka, Minnesota, has made rimfire ammunition for generations and is known for reliable priming. A 500 round case gives you plenty to stash in the barn, truck, and tackle box, and enough to practice so you know exactly how your gun patterns this load.

This American-made Federal ammo is new production, brass-cased, rimfire-primed, and non-corrosive. Rimfire cases are not reloadable. Each box holds 50 rounds, and ten boxes make up this 500 round case.