Federal Champion .22 LR 36-Grain Lead Hollow Point – 525 Rounds

America’s Favorite Budget Rimfire for Plinking & Small Game

The Federal Champion .22 LR 36-Grain Lead Hollow Point Ammunition – 525 Rounds delivers legendary reliability at unbeatable bulk pricing—perfect for high-volume shooters. This 525-round pack features a muzzle velocity of 1,260 FPS, clean-burning powders, and dependable hollow-point expansion, making it a top choice for target practice, new shooter training, small game hunting, and recreational plinking. Designed for consistent ignition and minimal fouling, it performs flawlessly in rifles, pistols, and revolvers. Backed by over 100 years of Federal’s rimfire expertise, the Federal Champion .22 LR 36-Grain Lead Hollow Point Ammunition – 525 Rounds offers the performance and value that shooters trust.

Key Features & Technical Specs

• Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (LR) – The world’s most popular rimfire round
• Bullet: 36-Grain Lead Hollow Point (LHP) – Balances accuracy with hunting performance
• Velocity: 1,260 FPS – Supersonic speed for flat trajectories
• Energy: 127 ft-lbs – Effective for small game up to 50 yards
• Casing: Brass – Reliable extraction & corrosion resistance
• Ballistic Coefficient: 0.125 – Stable flight characteristics
• Pack Size: 525 rounds – Best value for bulk buyers

Why Shooters Love This Ammo

• Precision Performance

This ammunition features a flat-shooting trajectory, staying supersonic out to approximately 40 yards for improved downrange performance. Its lighter 36-grain design delivers tighter groups compared to standard 40-grain rounds, making it a great choice for precision plinking and target shooting. Optimized for semi-automatic platforms, it feeds flawlessly in popular rimfire firearms like Ruger 10/22s, Mark IV pistols, and similar .22 LR setups, ensuring smooth operation and consistent reliability.

• Bulk Savings

Offering excellent value, this ammunition costs less than $0.10 per round in most markets, making it a smart choice for high-volume shooters. Plus, with 525 rounds per box, it significantly reduces the need for frequent reorders, ensuring you spend more time shooting and less time restocking.

• Hunting-Ready

The hollow point design of this ammunition expands on impact, ensuring effective and ethical takedowns. It’s an excellent choice for small game hunting and pest control, making it ideal for targeting squirrels, rabbits, and other varmints with precision and reliability

• Federal’s Trusted Quality

This ammunition features non-corrosive primers for reliable ignition and longer firearm life. It burns cleaner than many budget alternatives, reducing fouling and making cleanup easier after extended range sessions. Proudly made in the USA, it’s manufactured with mil-spec quality control standards, ensuring consistent performance you can trust.  Explore our full range of products and find the perfect ammunition for your needs on our Home page.

FAQs

Will this cycle in my semi-auto .22?

Is this good for hunting?

Excellent for small game under 50 yards, the hollow point design ensures rapid energy transfer and clean kills. More effective than solid lead for squirrels and rabbits.

How does it compare to copper-plated ammo?

Federal Champion LHP is more affordable with better expansion for hunting but causes moderate fouling. Copper-plated rounds are pricier, cleaner, but less effective.

Can I use it suppressed?

Works, but not ideal—the supersonic crack remains. For quiet shooting, pair with CCI Quiet-22 (710 FPS) or Aguila Super Extra Subsonic.