HV 22lr hp's

[Guest Bonedaddy]

Just wondering how well high velocity 22 long rifle hollow points such as CCI Stingers compare to 380 FMJ's. Any thoughts on this?

[Oh Shoot]

Stingers tend to disintegrate after not much penetration.

Works well for small game, but not for humanoid self-defense.

Actually, many claim Stingers leave too big a crater in small game, if your purpose is culinary.

Matter of fact, plain/jacketed round nose in .22LR at whatever velocity shown better for penetration.

With .22 (and .380), it's often said, "you'd LIKE expansion, but you NEED penetration".

- OS

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From Brassfetcher

Firearm : Walther P22 with 3.4" barrel length

Block calibration : 8.9cm at 586 ft/sec

Ammunition : Various manufacturers

Shot 1 - Federal 36gr copper plated hollowpoint (Wal-mart value box) penetrated to 11.6" and was found base-forward in the block. No expansion present.

Shot 2 - Aguila Super SE extra 38gr lead hollowpoint. Penetrated to 14.2" and was found base-forward in the block. No expansion present.

Shot 3 - Aguila SSS 60gr lead roundnose. Penetrated to 13.1" and turned on its side at 8.0", creating the largest permanent cavity of the entire penetration. No bullet deformation present.

Shot 4 - CCI Velocitor 40gr JHP. Exited the side of the block at 15.8", but was recovered off of the deck of the testing area. No expansion present.

No data for stingers. For comparison to .380, the P22 w/ various ammo seems relevant.