Fiocchi .22LR 40gr Subsonic Hollow Point (HP) is a premium rimfire round popular for hunting and small-game control. Designed to stay below the speed of sound (avoiding the sonic crack), it utilizes a 40 grain hollow point to provide excellent expansion and energy on impact without making excess noise.
Specific details regarding the Fiocchi Subsonic .22 line include:
- Bullet Weight & Type: Typically available in a 38-grain Lead Round Nose Hollow Point (LRN HP) for maximum expansion on target.
- Velocity & Sound Profile: Subsonic velocities usually hover around 320 m/s (1,050 fps). By traveling just below the speed of sound, it eliminates the supersonic ‘crack’, making it ideal for use with sound moderators.
- Performance: Users note that the round delivers excellent energy and reliable expansion at ranges of 50 to 100 yards, often performing well in testing.
- Manufacturing: Many rimfire shooters in the UK note that Fiocchi .22LR subsonic rounds are manufactured by Eley, renowned for exceptional quality and consistency.
- Availability: sold in boxes of 50 rounds,
