0.22 in Long Rifle

0.22 Long cartridge was used and fitted with a 0.324 g powder charge and a 2.59 g lead bullet instead of the conventional 1.88 g bullet. It was probably first commercially manufactured by the Union Metallic Cartridge Company in 1888. The first high-velocity loadings were developed by Remington in 1930. Over the years it has become the most highly developed and accurate of all rimfire cartridges, and is generally found with either 2.59 g solid lead or 2.4 g hollow point bullets, although innumerable variations can be found. In military hands this cartridge is almost invariably used for training purposes, though clandestine agencies, resistance forces, Special Forces and similar organisations use it in combat roles where the low signature and accuracy were of particular value. A recent development in .22 Long Rifle technology is prefragmented bullets driven at hyper velocity. These prefragmented bullets separate into three equal components upon impact, thereby increasing wounding capability. This patented .22 Long Rifle cartridge is marketed under the trade name "Quik-Shok". (See USA manufacturers). Applications include all 0.22 rifles and pistols except those specifically chambered for 0.22 Short cartridges.