CCI Stinger .22 LR 32gr CPHP

CCI Stinger is the load that created the hyper-velocity .22 LR category and still defines it. A light 32gr copper-plated hollow point leaves the muzzle at 1,640 fps, the fastest mainstream .22 LR you can buy, and that speed drives rapid expansion on small game. On squirrels, rabbits, and rodents out to typical rimfire ranges, Stinger puts game down faster than standard high-velocity loads because the bullet opens hard and dumps energy quickly.

Stinger uses a slightly longer case than standard .22 LR, which feeds fine in most firearms but is worth confirming in match chambers and a few specific guns. The light bullet trades retained energy at distance for that explosive close-range performance, so it is a hunting and varmint load, not a target round; past 75 yards the flat-shooting advantage fades and groups open up.

For pest control and small-game hunting where you want fast, decisive terminal effect, Stinger remains the benchmark. Pair it with a tuned rimfire rifle for backyard varmints, and keep CCI Mini-Mag on hand for general plinking where you do not need the extra velocity.