The Federal Champion Range Pack .22 LR 40-grain Lead Round Nose (LRN) 800-round bulk box is a commercial-grade rimfire cartridge engineered specifically for high-volume target practice, plinking, and action-cycling drills across semi-automatic rifles and handguns. A primary friction point when running high-capacity rimfire platforms is frequent ignition failures and light-primer strikes caused by non-uniform rim geometry and fluctuating powder charges. Federal eliminates this training bottleneck by utilizing precision-drawn brass cases with calibrated rim thicknesses and uniform propellants, delivering dependable firing pin energy transfer and smooth cycling across extended range sessions.
The technical advantage focuses on matching a standard-weight 40-grain solid bullet with a high-velocity pressure curve to ensure complete action cycling. Launching its traditional lead round nose payload at a muzzle velocity of 1,200 FPS, this range load provides a flat trajectory and predictable downrange accuracy for short- to mid-range targets. Mechanically, the 1,200 FPS velocity profile generates the exact bolt and slide velocity required to cycle blowback semi-automatic actions reliably—including sub-compact rimfire handguns and modern sporting rifles—without causing short-stroke misfeeds or over-driving action springs.
Slinging its 40-grain LRN bullet at 1,200 FPS, this cartridge is optimized to maintain cycling stability and point-of-impact consistency during sustained firing strings. The solid lead round nose profile promotes smooth feeding across steep magazine ramps and varied chamber dimensions. Formulated with clean-burning propellants and reliable priming compounds, it significantly reduces carbon buildup and lead residue in barrels and bolt faces. Packaged in a high-capacity 800-round bulk box, this load maximizes range time and minimizes reload interruptions during intensive training sessions.
Key Benefits
- Precision-Drawn Rim Thickness: Ensures uniform priming distribution for maximum firing-pin sensitivity and consistent ignition.
- 1,200 FPS High-Velocity Profile: Generates optimal pressure curves to smoothly cycle semi-automatic handguns and rifles without misfeeds.
- 40-Grain Solid Lead Round Nose: Aerodynamic target geometry feeds smoothly across varied feed-ramp and chamber profiles.
- 800-Round Value Format: Keeps high-volume shooters stocked for extended range days with fewer box changes.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR) | 1,200 FPS Muzzle Velocity | High-Velocity Rimfire Profile
- Projectile: 40 Grain | Lead Round Nose (LRN) | Solid Lead Target Geometry
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Rimfire Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Rimfire Primed | Clean-Burning Propellant
- Logistics: 800 Rounds Per Box | Federal Champion Range Pack Series
- Dimensions: .22 LR Geometry | Standard Rimfire Rifle & Handgun Configuration | SKU: 729B800
- Application: Target Practice, Plinking, Tactical Rimfire Qualification, and High-Volume Range Drills
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Factory Precision Rimfire Quality Benchmarks
For shooters running high round counts through rimfire rifles and pistols, this load delivers the consistency required to maintain cycling reliability and training efficiency. Secure it through SMKW, where product selection aligns with proven performance and supply consistency.
