S&B .22LR HV 2,6 G

S&B .22 LR HV 2.60 g is a high-velocity rimfire cartridge intended for training, target shooting and other .22 Long Rifle applications. Its 40-grain lead bullet reaches 375 m/s at five metres, while Sellier & Bellot identifies reliable functioning and economical use as the load’s principal characteristics.

Suitable for use

• Rifles chambered specifically in .22 Long Rifle

• Pistols chambered specifically in .22 LR

• Training and practice sessions

• Competition and target shooting

• Recreational plinking at an authorized shooting location

• Compatible semi-automatic .22 LR firearms

• Small-game hunting and pest control where legally permitted

• Shooters who prefer a faster alternative to standard-velocity ammunition

Why choose S&B .22 LR HV 2.60 g?

• Widely used .22 Long Rifle calibre

• 40 gr / 2.60 g lead bullet

• High-velocity loading

• Velocity of 375 m/s at five metres

• Energy of 183 J at five metres

• G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.110

• Manufacturer-listed reliable functioning

• Economical for regular practice

• Precisely formed graphite-coated lead bullet

• Manufacturing process designed for consistent bullet weight and loading

• Fifty cartridges per box

Technical specifications

• Calibre: .22 Long Rifle / .22 LR

• Loading class: HV / High Velocity

• Bullet material: Lead

• Bullet coating: Graphite

• Bullet weight: 2.60 g

• Bullet weight in grains: 40 gr

• Sectional density: 0.143 lb/in²

• G1 ballistic coefficient: 0.110

• Case material: CuZn30

• Ignition system: Rimfire

• +P ammunition: No

• Test-barrel length: 700 mm

• Manufacturer-listed characteristics: Reliable functioning and economical use

• Box quantity: 50 cartridges

• Case quantity: 5,000 cartridges

• Boxes per case: 100

• Approximate box weight: 0.18 kg

• Approximate full-case weight: 18.6 kg

Ballistic data

The manufacturer’s ballistic figures were obtained with a 700 mm test barrel.

• At 5 m: 375 m/s and 183 J

• At 50 m: 334 m/s and 143 J

Actual velocity and energy can vary with barrel length, firearm design, temperature, ammunition lot and other shooting conditions. A pistol or a rifle with a shorter barrel may produce lower velocity than the manufacturer’s test figures.

Manufacturing technology

Sellier & Bellot describes the manufacturing process for its newer-generation .22 LR ammunition as follows:

• Bullets are made from precisely formed graphite-coated lead slugs

• Bullet shape is controlled to one-hundredth of a millimetre

• Bullet-weight tolerance is limited to ±0.02 g

• Production is designed to minimize velocity variation

• Priming-compound tolerance is limited to ±0.002 g

• Propellant tolerance is limited to ±0.01 g

Supplied with

• 50 × S&B .22 LR HV 2.60 g cartridges

• Sellier & Bellot factory packaging

Frequently asked questions

What does HV mean?

HV means High Velocity. With the manufacturer’s 700 mm test barrel, this cartridge reaches 375 m/s at a distance of five metres.

Is this subsonic ammunition?

No. This is a high-velocity load rather than a subsonic cartridge. Under typical conditions, the bullet can exceed the speed of sound near the muzzle and generate a separate supersonic crack.

Can it be used with a sound suppressor?

It can be used with a legally possessed suppressor suitable for the firearm and calibre, but a suppressor does not convert high-velocity ammunition into a subsonic load. It primarily reduces muzzle blast, while the bullet’s supersonic crack may remain audible.

Is it suitable for a semi-automatic .22 LR firearm?

High-velocity cartridges are commonly used in semi-automatic .22 LR firearms, and Sellier & Bellot lists reliable functioning as a product characteristic. Actual feeding and cycling still depend on the firearm, magazine, cleanliness and recoil-spring system.

Can it be fired in a .22 WMR firearm?

No. .22 LR and .22 WMR are dimensionally different cartridges and must not be interchanged. Use this ammunition only in a firearm marked for .22 Long Rifle or .22 LR.

Is this cartridge suitable for hunting?

.22 LR HV ammunition may be suitable for small-game hunting or pest control where legally permitted. Suitability depends on the quarry, bullet construction and local calibre, energy and ammunition requirements.

Why can accuracy differ between .22 LR firearms?

.22 LR ammunition can react noticeably to chamber dimensions, rifling, barrel length and the individual firearm. A load that produces excellent groups from one rifle may not perform identically in another, so controlled comparison testing is recommended.

When is S&B .22 LR HV 2.60 g the right choice?

This cartridge is a practical option for shooters who want a faster 40-grain .22 LR load for training, target shooting or reliable operation of a compatible semi-automatic firearm. The 50-round box is convenient for both range sessions and recreational practice.

For quieter shooting, select a purpose-designed subsonic load. Club or other precision-oriented ammunition may produce smaller groups in some rifles. Where legal, an HV hollow-point load may be more suitable for hunting or pest-control applications.

Expert recommendation

.22 LR firearms can be surprisingly sensitive to ammunition selection. Compare this HV load with at least two or three alternatives, firing several five-shot groups from the same stable rest. This provides a useful picture of accuracy, point of impact and semi-automatic reliability.

Confirm the point of impact whenever changing ammunition. Store cartridges in a cool, dry and locked location, and never use ammunition with a deformed, corroded or otherwise damaged bullet or case.

Reliable high-velocity .22 LR ammunition

S&B .22 LR HV 2.60 g combines a 40-grain lead bullet, a velocity of 375 m/s and a 50-round factory box. It is an economical option for regular training, target shooting and other .22 LR applications requiring a high-velocity load.