12/9/2010 Like it or not, many hunting areas and ranges have transitioned to lead-free zones, and this trend appears to be spreading. Although ammunition manufacturers have responded nicely to fulfill the need for high-performance non-lead loads, and now options abound for center-fire rifles and shotguns, and to a lesser extent, muzzleloader projectiles, until recently there have been few choices for rimfires. For 2010, Winchester has added two options that further diversify the category. Loaded in its Super-X line, the .22 Long Rifle load propels its lubed, tin hollow-point bullet at a factory-touted 1,650 fps for 157 ft.-lbs. of energy, while the .22 Win. Mag. round features a 28-grain, copper-alloy-jacketed tin hollow-point bullet and has a muzzle velocity of 2,200 fps for 301 ft.-lbs. of energy. These lead-free loads are sold in 50-count packages. Contact: Winchester Ammunition: www.winchester.com.
|
|
||||||
|
|
Comments
ADD YOUR COMMENT
Enter your comments below, they will appear within 24 hours
2 Responses to Winchester Lead-Free Rimfire Ammunition