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Last updated November 11, 2026

.22 LR hollow point ammo prices

Compare high-velocity HP for small game and varmint across retailers.

Observed 30-day price distribution

IronScout provides observed price and availability data for .22 LR ammunition across tracked online retailers. Data reflects historical price observations and does not include purchase recommendations.

These figures cover all tracked .22 LR listings, not only .22 LR hollow point loads.

Observed 30-Day Price Range (Per Round): median: $0.122, lowest: $0.059, 95th-percentile high: $0.420, sample size: 4893.

Lowest observed price in the trailing 7-day window: $0.062.

Prices last updated November 11, 2026 · 264 listings tracked across 24 retailers · 31 days with data in the 30-day window

How we calculate this

SQL PERCENTILE_CONT over daily-best per-product-per-day observed in-stock prices

  • Daily-best is MIN(price_per_round) per (caliber, product, UTC day).
  • Only in-stock observations included.
  • Coverage varies by retailer and source.

.22 LR hollow point options

Product LineGrainVelocityCount
CCI Mini-Mag36gr1260 fps100–6300
CCI Stinger32gr1640 fps50
Federal Punch29gr1080 fps50
CCI Velocitor40gr1435 fps50

What to know

CCI Mini-Mag CPHP is a widely used .22 HP, known for reliable cycling and consistent expansion. CCI Stinger and Velocitor are hyper-velocity options for small game. Federal Punch is a new entry designed specifically for self-defense from .22 carry guns. For varmint use, the higher velocity options fragment and expand more reliably.

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Frequently asked questions

What is .22 LR hollow point ammo used for?
.22 LR hollow point is used for small game hunting and pest control. The hollow point design is intended to expand on impact. CCI Mini-Mag HP and Federal Game-Shok are .22 LR hollow point loads.
How is .22 LR hollow point priced?
.22 LR hollow point pricing depends on brand and velocity. CCI Mini-Mag HP 36gr is one option, and premium segmenting and fragmenting designs like CCI Stinger cost more per round. Current observed .22 LR prices are in the 30-day price summary at the top of this page.
How does .22 LR hollow point perform for self-defense?
.22 LR carries far less energy than common centerfire defensive calibers, and expansion from short barrels is inconsistent, so it is generally not considered a primary defensive caliber. CCI Mini-Mag HP and CCI Stinger are .22 LR hollow point loads.