The CCI VNT .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (.22 WMR) 30-grain Speer Varmint Tip Nickel-Plated Brass 50-round box is a specialized rimfire cartridge engineered specifically for long-range varmint control, prairie dog eradication, coyote management, and precision pest elimination. A primary limitation with standard rimfire loads at extended distances is steep trajectory drop, excessive wind drift, and inconsistent terminal fragmentation on small game. CCI resolves these downrange performance constraints by pairing a high-velocity 30-grain polymer-tipped Speer VNT projectile with a nickel-plated casing, delivering flat flight paths, explosive impact disruption, and reliable feeding across both bolt-action and semi-automatic platforms.
The primary technical advantage relies on Speer's 30-grain VNT projectile design. Featuring a streamlined polymer tip seated over an ultrathin, precision-notched copper jacket and lead core, the bullet maintains high aerodynamic efficiency during flight. Upon impact, the polymer tip drives backward into the internal core cavity, driving instantaneous expansion and explosive fragmentation even at extended downrange distances where impact velocity drops. This rapid terminal breakdown transfers kinetic energy immediately into the target, eliminating pass-throughs and minimizing ricochet potential in open fields or farmstead environments.
Launching its 30-grain polymer-tipped bullet at a blistering 2,200 FPS muzzle velocity (generating 322 ft-lbs of muzzle energy), this VNT loading flattens trajectories to simplify holdovers on small targets. Assembled using premium nickel-plated brass cases, clean-burning propellants, and non-corrosive CCI rimfire primers, the cartridge guarantees smooth chambering, low-friction extraction, and enhanced corrosion resistance during prolonged field exposure. It serves as an elite, high-velocity choice for varmint hunters demanding explosive terminal performance from the .22 Magnum platform.
Key Benefits
- Explosive Speer VNT Projectile: Polymer tip and ultrathin jacket drive violent, instant fragmentation on impact to prevent pass-throughs.
- Blistering 2,200 FPS Muzzle Velocity: Flattens trajectory and shortens time-of-flight for precise shot placement on small targets at distance.
- Nickel-Plated Casing: Lowers feeding friction, resists environmental corrosion, and provides smooth extraction in all action types.
- 322 Ft-Lbs Muzzle Energy: Delivers hard-hitting hydraulic shock and terminal energy transfer on varmints and small predators.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .22 WMR (.22 Magnum) | 2,200 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 322 Ft-Lbs Muzzle Energy
- Projectile: 30 Grain | Speer VNT | Polymer Tip | Ultrathin Notched Copper Jacket | Lead Core
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Nickel-Plated Brass Case | Clean-Burning Powder | Non-Corrosive CCI Rimfire Primer
- Logistics: 50 Rounds Per Box | CCI VNT Rimfire Series
- Dimensions: Standard .22 WMR Geometry | Bolt-Action & Semi-Auto Rifle Compatible | SKU: 969CC
- Application: Varmint Hunting, Pest Control, Prairie Dogs, Coyotes, Groundhogs, and Long-Range Rimfire Shooting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | CCI Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
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