22 WMR – 40 Gr FMJ – Federal (737) – 1000 Rounds

22 Magnum is a lot more fun to shoot when practice ammo does not cost as much as hunting ammo. This listing is Federal Champion Training 22 WMR 40 grain full metal jacket ammo, MPN 737, sold as a 1,000 round case for plinking, practice, and getting familiar with a 22 Mag rifle, pistol, or revolver.

Federal rates this load at 1,880 fps with 314 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The 40 grain FMJ bullet does not expand, which keeps cost down and makes it an easy load for steel targets and paper. Because it does not expand, it is not the best choice for varmints where quick kills matter, though trappers and fur hunters sometimes prefer a non-expanding bullet to limit hide damage. For most varmint work, step up to a hollow point or polymer tip load.

This ammunition fits firearms chambered in 22 WMR, including the Kel-Tec PMR-30 and CMR-30, Ruger American Rimfire, Savage 93, CZ 457, Henry Lever Action Magnum, Rossi and Heritage revolvers, and Ruger Single-Six convertibles. A common question is whether the PMR-30 runs well on FMJ. Many owners report good function with 40 grain loads, but every pistol differs, so test several magazines. Another common question is whether 22 WMR can be shot from a 22 LR convertible revolver cylinder. Only use the 22 WMR cylinder, since the cartridges have different case dimensions.

Federal 737 is new production ammunition, not reloads, loaded in Anoka, Minnesota. Each round is non-corrosive and uses a rimfire case that is not reloadable. This case ships as 20 boxes of 50 rounds for a total of 1,000 rounds from one lot. That is a lot of trigger time with a magnum rimfire at a reasonable cost. Buying one lot also helps you learn exactly where your rifle or pistol hits with this load, and the 50 round boxes split easily between shooters.