CCI’s High Velocity .22 Short (part no. 0028EA) loads a 27-grain lead hollow point at a listed 1,080 feet per second, giving one of the smallest common rimfire cartridges genuine expanding performance for small game and pest control. CCI Ammunition builds this load on a brass case for reliable feeding and extraction, and the reduced report and recoil of .22 Short make it a comfortable option for new shooters or anyone running a rimfire chambered for the cartridge. It is a niche caliber today, but for the firearms built around it, this rimfire ammunition remains a dependable, purpose-built choice.
Key Specifications
- The chambering is .22 Short, one of the original rimfire cartridges and still chambered in some rimfire firearms.
- The bullet weighs 27 grains, the standard weight for a High Velocity .22 Short load.
- The bullet type is lead hollow point, designed to expand on impact for small game and pest control.
- Muzzle velocity is listed at 1,080 feet per second, brisk for the cartridge and consistent with CCI’s High Velocity line.
- The case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and consistent rimfire ignition.
- Cost runs about $0.12 per round, inexpensive pricing typical of rimfire ammunition.
- Each box holds 100 rounds, a practical bulk count for plinking or pest control.
- CCI markets this under its High Velocity line, built for faster performance than standard-velocity .22 Short loads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will .22 Short fire safely in a rifle or pistol chambered for .22 LR? No, .22 Short is a distinct, shorter cartridge; only use it in firearms specifically chambered for .22 Short.
Is a hollow point .22 Short effective for pest control? Yes, the 27-grain lead hollow point is designed to expand at .22 Short velocities, giving it real terminal effect on small pests at close range.
Buy CCI High Velocity .22 Short 27gr HP
Firearms chambered in .22 Short deserve ammunition built specifically for the cartridge, and this High Velocity load delivers real expanding performance from it. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.
