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Rimfire Ammunition

Browse our inventory of rimfire ammunition from trusted brands like Aguila Ammunition, Armscor/Rock Island Armory, Browning, CCI Ammunition, and Eley. Double 9 Firearms carries affordable, reliable rimfire ammunition built for plinkers, small game hunters, and recreational shooters who want consistent performance round after round. From .22 LR for a day at the range to .17 HMR for varmint hunting, we stock a wide variety of rimfire calibers to fit your favorite firearm. Pair your rounds with rifle ammunition, handgun ammunition, and shotgun shells to keep your range bag stocked for every firearm. Round out your kit with rifles, handguns, semi auto rifles, bolt action rifles, and scopes sights and optics from our full inventory.

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Rimfire Ammunition Buying Guide

Browse rimfire ammunition online by comparing models, checking current availability, and reviewing specifications such as caliber, capacity, barrel length, and sight configuration. Rimfire cartridges remain a top choice for plinking, small game, and entry-level training thanks to low recoil and affordable per-round pricing.

Use these pointers to pick the right load for your platform:

  • Confirm your firearm’s chambering before ordering, since .22 LR, .22 Short, .22 WMR (.22 Magnum), and .17 HMR all use rimfire ignition but are not interchangeable across pistols and long guns in the rifles and pistol categories.
  • Test multiple brands and bullet weights through your semi-auto rifles, because rimfire cartridges are notoriously sensitive to chamber dimensions and finding the load your platform cycles reliably can take some experimentation.
  • Reserve match-grade rimfire loads for precision work in bolt action rifles, where consistent chambering and controlled feeding let premium ammunition deliver its tightest groups for benchrest and small game work.
  • Match rimfire loads carefully to your handguns, since short-barreled rimfire pistols and revolvers each have specific load preferences for reliable ignition and consistent accuracy.
  • Reserve premium loads for precision platforms like single shot handguns, since the absence of a magazine system lets match-grade ammunition show its full accuracy potential for silhouette competition and small game hunting.
  • Test reliable cycling loads through your semi-auto handguns, because rimfire pistols are particular about ammunition and standard velocity or high velocity loads each suit different platforms.

Local And Compliance Notes

Get rimfire ammunition online or stop by the gun shop in Wauneta, Nebraska to handle different brands and pick up bricks for your next range day or hunting trip. Double 9 Firearms serves customers in the nearby cities of Imperial, McCook, and Ogallala, stocking the rimfire calibers most popular for backyard plinking, squirrel and rabbit hunting, varmint work, and youth shooting programs across southwest Nebraska.

Federal law sets the minimum age for purchasing rimfire ammunition at 18 for rifle calibers and 21 for handgun-classified cartridges, and Nebraska follows those thresholds without adding state permits or registration. Anyone prohibited under federal law from possessing firearms is likewise prohibited from possessing ammunition, so confirm eligibility before checkout. Local discharge ordinances and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission regulations may apply when shooting on private property or hunting small game.

Transport rimfire ammunition in original packaging or sealed boxes, kept separate from loaded firearms during travel whenever practical, and store reserves in a cool, dry location to preserve primer reliability. For questions about specific brands, bulk availability, or load recommendations, contact the shop and the team will help you match stock to your firearm and shooting plans.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rimfire Ammunition

1. What is the difference between rimfire and centerfire ammunition?

Rimfire cartridges have priming compound spun into the rim of the case, which the firing pin strikes to ignite the powder. Centerfire cartridges use a separate primer seated in the center of the case head, allowing for higher pressures and reloadable brass.

2. Why is .22 LR so popular for training new shooters?

3. Can rimfire ammunition be reloaded?

4. What is the effective range of .22 LR for small game?

5. How does .22 WMR differ from .22 LR?

6. Why do some .22 LR rifles prefer certain brands of ammunition?

7. Is .17 HMR considered a rimfire cartridge?

8. How should I store rimfire ammunition long-term?