SuperNova .22 LR 40-grain lead round nose green tracer ammunition puts a bright green trace behind every shot from a rimfire rifle or pistol, sold here as a 50-round box (brand part no. PMSN22LR-G). Each hollow-based bullet carries a pyrotechnic composition similar to a flare, which the cartridge’s smokeless powder ignites on firing; the trace burns for 100-plus yards, and shooters have reported seeing it well beyond that. The load leaves the muzzle at roughly 1,070 fps, standard-velocity territory for a 40-grain .22, and it is non-corrosive, so it will not harm a barrel the way old military tracer did. Brass cases and a lead round nose keep it running in the same guns that shoot ordinary bulk rimfire. SuperNova is the tracer line of Piney Mountain Ammunition, loaded in Texas, and it is the ammunition that turns an evening plinking session into a light show.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is .22 Long Rifle, so it runs in any .22 LR rifle or pistol that feeds standard-velocity ammunition.
• Bullet weight is 40 grains, the standard weight for .22 LR.
• The bullet is a lead round nose, the profile that feeds reliably through rimfire actions.
• The trace is green, bright enough to see in daylight as well as at dusk.
• Muzzle velocity is approximately 1,070 fps, standard-velocity speed.
• The trace burns for 100-plus yards, with shooters reporting visible traces well past that distance.
• The load is non-corrosive, unlike the military surplus tracer that gave the category its reputation for eating barrels.
• Cases are brass.
• Each box holds 50 rounds.
• The bullet is hollow based, with the tracer compound carried in the base and lit by the powder charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a fire risk with tracer ammunition? Yes. SuperNova states plainly that tracer ammo can and will start fires and not to use it in dry, windy conditions, so shoot it where a burning trace can land safely.

How far can I see the trace? SuperNova rates the burn at 100-plus yards for its standard-velocity tracers and notes that shooters have reported traces of 300 yards or more.

Is it corrosive? No. SuperNova tracers are non-corrosive and will not harm your barrel or firearm, so normal cleaning after a range session is all that is needed.

Buy the SuperNova .22 LR 40gr LRN Green Tracer Ammunition, 50-Round Box

Few boxes of ammunition are as much fun per round as a tracer that lights up right out of the barrel. Order it with our other rimfire ammunition from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast direct shipping. Ownership or shipping of this item is restricted in some states and localities — confirm your local laws before ordering.