Winchester Ammunition Launches Two .22 LR Loads۬

Winchester Ammunition recently expanded its rimfire ammunition line for hunters and shooters by launching two new .22 Long Rifle (LR) loads; the new Hyper Speed HP .22 LR and the 555 round .22 LR bulk pack.

The new Winchester Hyper Speed HP .22 LR features a 40-grain, plated hollow point bullet, with a muzzle velocity of 1,435 feet per second (fps). This load provides plenty of punch for improved penetration on small game and pests. This round is also designed to provide consistent hunting accuracy and small game stopping power.

The new Hyper Speed HP .22 LR features:

• 40-grain, plated hollow point bullet
• Muzzle velocity of 1,435 fps
• Boxed in convenient 100-round plastic tray
• Symbol number: XHV22LR

Also in the line-up for small game hunting, plinking and target shooting is Winchester Ammunition's 36 gr., copper plated hollow point in the 555-round bulk pack. This round features a copper plated hollow point bullet to reduce fouling and has a muzzle velocity of 1,280 fps. for improved cycling in semi-automatics.

The new .22 LR 555 Round Bulk Pack features:

• 36-grain, copper plated hollow point bullet
• Muzzle velocity of 1,280 fps
• 555 rounds per box
• Symbol number: 22LR555HP

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Winchester ammunition was first introduced in 1866; 143 years later rimfire is the world's most popular ammunition. The company offers a wide selection of rimfire products ideal for precision target shooting, silhouettes, plinking, small-game and varmint hunting, and pest control.