22 Short Ammo
Shop in-stock .22 Short ammunition in bulk with next-business-day shipping. CCI 27gr copper-plated hollow point and CCI 29gr CB subsonic loads for quiet pest control, plinking, and vintage rifles and revolvers. Read more about .22 Short ammo.
Overview of .22 Short Ammo
.22 Short is the oldest self-contained metallic cartridge still in production and the shortest member of the .22 rimfire family. It fires a .22-inch bullet, usually 27 to 29 grains, at around 700 to 1,100 fps. Its low noise and mild report make it ideal for backyard pest control, barn rats, and quiet plinking, as well as for vintage rifles, gallery guns, and small revolvers chambered for it.
.22 Short can be fired in many firearms chambered for .22 Long Rifle, though it may not cycle semi-autos and can cause fouling in the chamber.
.22 Short Brands We Carry
- CCI .22 Short Ammo: 27gr copper-plated hollow point and 29gr CB subsonic, an extra-quiet low-velocity load.
Best .22 Short Ammo for Specific Uses
| Use Case | Top Pick | Also Consider |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet Pest Control | CCI CB 29gr Subsonic | CCI CB 29gr Subsonic 5,000-Round Bulk |
| Small Game / Plinking | CCI 27gr CPHP, 1,000 Rounds | CCI 29gr CPRN |
Why Buy .22 Short Ammo from BulkMunitions?
- In stock and ready to ship. We only list ammunition that is physically in our warehouse. No backorders.
- Next-business-day shipping from our Knoxville, TN warehouse on orders placed before our daily cutoff.
- Hard-to-find caliber, in bulk. .22 Short is rarely on local shelves, and 500 and 1,000-round cases keep you supplied.
- We tithe 10% of profits to Christian-based, 2A-supporting organizations every quarter, and our customers vote on where it goes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I shoot .22 Short in a .22 Long Rifle gun?
Many .22 LR revolvers and bolt-action or single-shot rifles can safely fire .22 Short, but it may not cycle semi-autos, and regular use can leave a fouling ring in the chamber. Check your firearm's manual before using .22 Short.
How quiet is .22 Short?
.22 Short is much quieter than .22 LR, and CCI CB subsonic loads are quieter still because of their low velocity. That makes them popular for pest control around homes and barns, though they are not silent and hearing protection is still recommended.
What is .22 Short used for?
.22 Short is used for quiet pest control, small game at short range, plinking, vintage rifles and gallery guns, and some competition pistols. It is also chambered in mini revolvers from North American Arms.
More About .22 Short Ammo
Smith & Wesson introduced .22 Short in 1857 for its Model 1 revolver, the first commercially successful cartridge revolver. It was originally loaded with black powder and became the parent of the .22 Long and .22 Long Rifle.
For decades, .22 Short was the standard cartridge for shooting galleries and Olympic rapid-fire pistol competition. Today it fills a niche for quiet shooting, vintage firearms, and mini revolvers.
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