Federal AutoMatch .22 Long Rifle 40 Grain Lead Round Nose – 325 Rounds (Box) AM22

Federal AutoMatch ammo was designed around one specific problem, which is keeping semi automatic rimfires running without a hiccup. This 325 round box holds 40 grain lead round nose cartridges built for smooth feeding, clean ignition and consistent cycling. If your .22 is an autoloader, this is the kind of ammunition it wants.

Semi automatic rimfires are wonderful right up until they start short stroking. Weak or dirty ammunition is the usual culprit, because a blowback action needs a consistent impulse every single time. Consistency is the whole design brief here.

What Federal AutoMatch ammo does differently

The lead round nose profile is the starting point. A smooth, rounded bullet nose slides up a feed ramp and into a chamber far more willingly than a flat or hollow point profile, which matters enormously in a magazine fed autoloader. Fewer feeding stoppages means more shooting and less fiddling.

Clean burning propellant is the second half of the equation. Rimfire actions foul quickly, and every box of Federal AutoMatch ammo is loaded to keep residue down so your bolt and chamber stay serviceable through a long session. Non corrosive priming and quality brass cases round out the package.

Features of the Federal AutoMatch ammo bulk box

• Three hundred twenty five rounds per box, a genuine high volume supply.
• Forty grain lead round nose bullet with a profile chosen for reliable semi automatic feeding.
• High velocity loading for consistent cycling in blowback rimfire actions.
• Clean burning propellant that reduces fouling and residue build up over long strings.
• Non corrosive priming and quality brass cases for durability and reliable ignition.
• Built by Federal, a manufacturer with deep experience in rimfire production.

Specifications and what they mean at the bench

Caliber is .22 Long Rifle, bullet weight is 40 grains, bullet type is lead round nose, and the box holds 325 rounds. The loading is high velocity, which is what a blowback action needs to cycle fully. Cases are brass and priming is non corrosive.

Forty grains is the standard weight for the cartridge, and that is exactly why Federal AutoMatch ammo works so widely across different guns. Rifles, pistols and conversion kits are all built around that bullet weight, so a standard load is the safest bet for reliability. Nothing exotic, nothing to troubleshoot.

Range use, practice and storing Federal AutoMatch ammo

Plinking and target shooting are the obvious jobs, and small game hunting is well within the load’s ability at sensible ranges. Rimfire is the cheapest way to shoot a lot, and shooting a lot is what actually improves your trigger control. A 325 round box supports several range trips.

Load your magazines from the box rather than from a pocket, because grit is the enemy of any rimfire action. If a Federal AutoMatch ammo cartridge does fail to fire, keep the muzzle downrange for a full thirty seconds before you extract it, since hangfires are rare but real in rimfire ammunition. Simple discipline solves that.

Clean your rifle at the end of a long session rather than letting fouling harden in the chamber. Rimfire residue is easier to remove the same day than a month later, and a clean chamber is where reliable extraction begins. A bore snake and a chamber brush handle most of it.

Rimfire cases are not reloadable, so buy in depth when supply is good and look through the rest of our ammunition selection to fill out your order. Bulk rimfire has a habit of disappearing when demand spikes.

If you own a semi automatic .22 you already know how much a reliable load is worth. Feed it well and it becomes the gun everyone in the family wants to shoot. This ammunition ships straight to your door wherever state and local law allows.