Eley Subsonic ammunition in .22 LR (part no. 05400) loads a 38-grain hollow point at 1,030 feet per second, built specifically for shooters who need a quiet, low-noise round for small game and vermin control. Eley coats the bullet with a paraffin wax lubricant that keeps the load cycling smoothly in all weather conditions, while the subsonic velocity keeps every shot below the sound barrier. The hollow point profile is designed to deliver short penetration paired with excellent stopping power on small pests, matching a load built for controlled, quiet terminal performance rather than raw velocity. This rimfire ammunition is a purpose-built option for anyone who needs a .22 LR that will not carry across the property line.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .22 LR, the most common rimfire chambering in the country.
• The bullet weighs 38 grains, lighter than standard .22 LR loads and shaped as a hollow point.
• Muzzle velocity is listed at 1,030 feet per second, kept subsonic for a quiet report.
• The bullet uses a paraffin wax lubricant, keeping cycling smooth across weather conditions.
• Eley designed this specifically for small game and vermin control where low noise matters.
• The bullet is built for short penetration with excellent stopping power on small pests.
• Cost runs about $0.17 per round, reasonable value for a name-brand load.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, a standard rimfire box count.
• Eley is a UK-based ammunition maker best known for match-grade rimfire, a precision pedigree it carries into this small-game load.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eley Subsonic quiet enough to use without a suppressor? It is noticeably quieter than standard-velocity .22 LR since it stays below the speed of sound, though a suppressor further reduces the muzzle report itself.

What is the paraffin wax lubricant for? It keeps the bullet cycling smoothly through the action across different weather and temperature conditions, reducing the chance of a sluggish or failed cycle.

Buy Eley Subsonic .22 LR 38gr

Vermin control does not have to announce itself to the whole property, and Subsonic is built specifically for the shooter who needs quiet, controlled performance. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.