MOST DEADLY .22LR AMMO FOR HUNTERS in 2025!

Published on December 16, 2024
Duration: 11:31

This video provides a ranked list of the 'deadliest' .22LR ammunition for hunting small game in 2025. It emphasizes the importance of cartridge selection for accuracy, decisive impact, and minimizing meat/pelt damage. The instructor details various loads, including subsonic and hyper-velocity options, discussing their performance characteristics, velocities, penetration, and suitability for different hunting scenarios and firearm types.

Quick Summary

For effective .22LR hunting, cartridge selection is paramount for accuracy, decisive impact, and preserving game meat/pelts. Top loads include CCI Stinger for hyper-velocity performance, Eley Subsonic for quiet operation, and Federal Champion or Aguila Super Extra for a balance of performance and value.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to .22LR Hunting
  2. 00:54#10 CCI Quiet 22 Semi-Auto
  3. 02:12#9 Eley Subsonic
  4. 03:03#8 CCI Small Game Bullet
  5. 03:53#7 Winchester Super X
  6. 04:52#6 Remington Yellow Jacket
  7. 06:08#5 Eley High Velocity
  8. 07:01#4 Federal Champion
  9. 07:48#3 Aguila Super Extra
  10. 08:40#2 CCI Velocitor
  11. 09:36#1 CCI Stinger
  12. 10:45Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes .22LR ammunition suitable for hunting small game?

For small game hunting with .22LR, ammunition must provide excellent accuracy on small targets, deliver a decisive impact, and minimize damage to meat or pelts. Factors like bullet type (hollow point vs. flat nose), velocity, and penetration are crucial for effective and ethical hunting.

What are the best subsonic .22LR loads for hunting?

Eley Subsonic 38 Grain Lead Hollow Point is highly regarded for its accuracy and terminal performance, especially for silenced manual action hunting rigs. It's known for being quiet but typically won't cycle semi-automatic firearms reliably.

Which .22LR loads offer the best balance of performance and value for hunting?

Federal Champion 36 Grain Copper Plated Hollow Point and Aguila Super Extra 38 Grain Copper Plated Hollow Point are noted for their good performance, reliability, and affordability. Federal Champion is widely available in bulk, while Aguila offers excellent performance for its very low cost.

What are the most powerful or 'deadliest' .22LR hunting rounds?

Hyper-velocity rounds like the CCI Stinger 32 Grain Copper Plated Hollow Point (1640 ft/s) and CCI Velocitor 40 Grain Copper Plated Hollow Point (1435 ft/s) offer significant energy and flat trajectories for hunting at extended ranges, though they can be more destructive to game.

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