What is modern high speed .22 ammo?

[Comrad]

When I was young and foolish I owned a little H&R .22 that I shot a lot of .22 shorts in the late 1960's.

Now that I'm not young anymore I am looking to replace my little H&R .22 but the one I am looking at says, not fit to fire modern high speed ammo.

Has the velocity of 22 shorts changed or was I foolish for shooting it back in the day?

Can you still get slow speed .22?

 

[CTG_COLLECTOR]

If the handgun is chambered in .22 LR (Long Rifle) it may be that it should not be used for the Hyper-Velocity loads like the CCI Stinger.

 

[Comrad]

It's a H&R Young American and will only chamber a .22 short as I recall. Would that be ok?

 

[aurora40]

I can't say I've ever seen a distinction in .22 Shorts as far as "high velocity". The revolver is chambered in .22 Short?

You could maybe shoot .22 CB Shorts. CCI advertises them being 710fps vs 1100 for their regular shorts.

Edit: I take it back. I even have some Remington .22 Short, and never noticed the "high velocity" written on it:

 

[30-30remchester]

Lets see if my memory is correct. High speed ammo arrived on scene @1933. Most all manufactures of guns would shoot the new high speed ammo after WW 2. High speed shorts have nearly identical chamber pressure as long rifle ammo, which is higher than 38 Specials and 45ACP's.

 

[Comrad]

Very confusing, as I mentioned as a kid I shot one of those little revolvers until the barrel got hot and had no idea at the time there was a potential problem with "high speed" ammo. I'm beginning to wonder if the seller is accurate in his warning not to shoot high speed.
Sadly by the time my NJ town issues the purchase permit it will be gone anyway.
Oh well, still looking for that $600.00 model 650, like new. LOL

 

[reddog81]

A quick look on CCI's website indicates that they have 22 short cb, 22 short target, 22 short HP, and 22 short HV. All have different velocities and energy. I imagine other manufacturers have a similar line up.

In order to figure out what's OK to fire in a specific firearm you would have to know the specific model name, what its chambered for and when it was made. Without that info it's only a guess.

 

[alwslate]

Standard velocity shorts may be listed in companies' product line but
you are not likely to see them on your local Walmart shelves. CCI CBs
are somewhat available but are fairly expensive. I have fired and
chronographed a variety of shorts in the last few years because I have
several guns that chamber shorts only. The HV shorts from CCI are
faster than any other brand I have seen. Aguila HV solids are very
consistant and are a bit slower than CCI and the other brands, but I
have seen a considerable spread in velocity between different lots
of Winchester. I would suggest you look for some Aguila HV or CCI CBs
and see how they work out.

 

[1CZFAN]

Or you can try Aguila Super colibri's, velocity is 500 fps with a 20 gr bullet, it powderless and they work great in revolvers. This ammo is already quiet enough to shoot without hearing protection, using it in a bolt action rifle this ammo with not cycle a semi-auto firearm. I suggest using it in a 22lr revolver or a bolt action rifle. They do look like 22 short too enjoy!

 

[smitret]

Aguila Colibri

Or you can try Aguila Super colibri's, velocity is 500 fps with a 20 gr bullet, it powderless and they work great in revolvers. This ammo is already quiet enough to shoot without hearing protection, using it in a bolt action rifle this ammo with not cycle a semi-auto firearm. I suggest using it in a 22lr revolver or a bolt action rifle. They do look like 22 short too enjoy!

If you use these in a rifle make sure you see a bullet impact so you know they didn't stop in the barrel.
These might be too long to chamber in a shorts only gun.
Good Luck

 

[Kid44]

What is modern high speed .22 ammo? Ahhh, glad you should ask. Recently manufactured ammunition that goes really, really fast.