The Remington Golden Bullet 22 LR 40gr round nose in a box of 50 rounds (Remington part no. R21006) is the smaller package of a line made for plinking and small-game work. Remington describes the line as dependable rimfire performance with package sizes that run from small-game hunting to high-volume shooting. This load pairs a 40-grain brass plated round nose with a published muzzle velocity of 1280 fps. Remington pitches the round-nose version at ringing steel, punching paper and knocking down cans. It is a simple, accessible choice for a day at the rimfire range.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 22 LR, the rimfire cartridge Remington lists for this Golden Bullet load.
• Bullet weight is 40 grains, the weight Remington publishes for this part number.
• The bullet is a brass plated round nose, the projectile style named on the maker page.
• Muzzle velocity is 1280 fps, the figure Remington lists for this load.
• Muzzle energy is 146 ft-lb, from the ballistics table on the maker page.
• The published ballistic coefficient is .116, a measure of how well the bullet holds its speed.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 998 fps with 89 ft-lb of energy, per Remington’s table.
• Each package holds 50 rounds, the count Remington lists for this part number.
• Remington lists the intended usage as small game.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds are in this box? Fifty rounds. Remington also lists Golden Bullet in 100-round boxes, 225 and 525 round bricks and a 1,400-round bucket, so check the count before ordering.

What is this 40-grain load meant for? Remington lists the usage as small game and describes the round-nose version for ringing steel, punching paper and knocking down cans.

How fast does it leave the muzzle? Remington publishes 1280 fps at the muzzle, dropping to 998 fps at 100 yards in its ballistics table.

Buy the Remington Golden Bullet 22 LR 40gr Brass Plated Round Nose, 50 Rounds

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