The RWS High Velocity HP .22 LR 40gr ammunition delivers high-speed rimfire performance tailored for field harvesting and pest management. Loaded with a 40-grain copper-plated lead hollow point (CPHP) bullet, this cartridge generates a muzzle velocity of approximately 1,263 ft/s (385 m/s) and a muzzle energy of 142 ft-lbs (193 Joules). The engineered hollow point cavity ensures rapid terminal expansion upon impact, while the copper plating reduces barrel leading during extended shooting sessions. Suitable for bolt-action rifles, lever-action rifles, and semi-automatic platforms, this 50-round pack provides reliable ignition and cycling in diverse hunting and sporting environments.

Key Features

• Muzzle Performance: Achieves a muzzle velocity of 1,263 ft/s and muzzle energy of 142 ft-lbs, offering an approximate 80 m/s velocity increase over standard velocity rimfire ammunition.
• Copper-Plated Hollow Point: Features a 40-grain CPHP projectile designed to minimise bore fouling and deliver rapid, consistent terminal expansion.
• All-Weather Reliability: Formulated with specialised propellant lubrication to support reliable feeding and consistent ignition across varying field conditions.
• Broad Platform Compatibility: Functions in standard .22 Long Rifle chambered firearms, including bolt-action, lever-action, and semi-automatic rifles.

Specifications

• Calibre: .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR)
• Bullet Weight: 40 grains (2.6 grams)
• Bullet Type: Copper-plated lead hollow point (CPHP)
• Muzzle Velocity: 1,263 ft/s (~385 m/s)
• Muzzle Energy: 142 ft-lbs (~193 Joules)
• Effective Range: 25 metres to 100 metres
• Quantity: 50 rounds per box

Who is the RWS High Velocity HP .22 LR 40gr for?

• Small game hunters — requires the 1,263 ft/s muzzle velocity and rapid-expanding 40-grain hollow point design of this .22 LR ammunition to deliver clean, lethal terminal energy on targets like rabbits and hares out to 100 metres.
• Varmint control shooters — relies on the 142 ft-lbs of muzzle energy generated by this rimfire hunting cartridge for decisive pest management on species such as foxes at close quarters.
• Sport and plinking shooters — benefits from the 50-round packaged copper-plated bullet construction that limits barrel leading during high-volume target practice and dynamic rimfire training disciplines.

Less suitable for: Long-range shooting past 100 to 150 metres where transonic buffeting degrades trajectory accuracy, or for larger game; higher-energy centrefire or magnum rimfire cartridges like .17 HMR or .22 WMR are better suited for extended distances. It is also unsuited for sound-suppressed shooting requiring near-silent operation due to its supersonic sonic crack, where standard subsonic hollow-point rimfire ammunition is preferable.