Eley Contact Subsonic .22 LR 42-grain round nose ammunition (brand part no. 02300) is built specifically to cycle semi-automatic .22 rimfire rifles and pistols with minimal report and recoil. Eley loads a heavier 42-grain bullet than standard .22 LR, giving the round greater energy downrange while staying below the speed of sound for a quieter shot, an advantage for hunting, backyard plinking, or suppressed shooting. The paraffin wax coating on the bullet helps it feed smoothly and keeps fouling down over a long range session. This is rimfire ammunition built for shooters who want a subsonic .22 LR round that still cycles a semi-auto reliably.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .22 LR, the world’s most common rimfire chambering.
• The bullet weighs 42 grains and uses a round nose (RN) profile.
• This is a subsonic load, engineered specifically to cycle through semi-auto firearms with minimal report and recoil.
• The bullet carries a paraffin wax coating, helping it feed smoothly and keep fouling down.
• The heavier 42-grain bullet provides greater energy downrange than lighter standard-weight .22 LR loads.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1085 fps, staying below the speed of sound for a quieter shot.
• Cost works out to about 0.17 dollars per round, affordable for a dedicated subsonic load.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, a practical count for a range session.
• Eley packages this load in cases of 100 boxes, totaling 5000 rounds for high-volume shooters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this subsonic load cycle a semi-auto .22? Yes, Eley engineers Contact Subsonic specifically to cycle semi-automatic firearms reliably with minimal report and recoil.

Why use a subsonic .22 LR load? Staying below the speed of sound keeps the shot quieter, useful for hunting, plinking, or suppressed shooting.

How many rounds come in a full case? A full case includes 100 boxes of 50 rounds each, totaling 5000 rounds.

Buy Eley Contact Subsonic .22 LR Ammo

A subsonic .22 that still cycles your semi-auto reliably is harder to find than it sounds, and Eley built Contact around exactly that requirement. Stock a box or a case before your next quiet range day. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.