Is 22lr fmj?

[jimbo74]

A range I am going to doesn't allow fmj.

Is a 22lr round fmj? I don't thunk so, but not 100% sure

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[M76]

the side of the box should state "full metal jacket"
but I've never seen .22lr fmj; 22wmr yes though

David Koopman
Answered September 30, 2019
During World War II a full metal jacket bullet version of the .22 LR cartridge was developed for military use to comply with treaty restrictions on expanding bullets. But I know of no FMJ .22 LR ammunition available on the commercial market today. There are copper coated bullets available in .22 LR. But that is just a thin copper coating designed to keep lead bullets from corroding. If you step up to the .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire however you can find a number of FMJ bullets available for that cartridge. And of course you can either buy or reload .22 Centerfire ammunition with FMJ bullets.

https://www.quora.com/Can-you-get-a-Full-metal-jacket-bullet-for-a-22?share=1

[G-forceJunkie]

Nope, just cast lead. Sometimes with a thin copper wash coating, but not a jacket.

[Mr. Blue]

22lr doesn’t have enough force to do the damage they are trying to prevent. So no matter the type of 22lr you have, it shouldn’t matter. Tell them to buy a better backstop!

[SonofWWIIDI]

IIRC, the only US produced FMJ ammunition in .22lr was made by the government for the military back in WWII.

M24 if memory serves.

As far as I know, no company makes .22lr FMJ. Washed or “plated” is all that is available. I think.

[ysr_racer]

What range doesn't allow fmj? Usually it's hollow points or partially jacketed bullets that aren't allowed due to jacket separation, splatter.

[Wordupmybrotha]

You should call them. Some indoor ranges don't allow hollow point ammo, because they're worried about it splattering. However that's for center fire ammo. They don't care about 22's. I've never heard of a range disallowing FMJ.

[mausercat]

I have heard of a range in Los Angeles that does not allow 22lr that is not copper washed. I don't know why they would do because that the thin copper wash will easily come off when you fire it in the firearm.

[DChartier]

The San Leandro Shooting Range doesn't allow center-fire rifle FMJ. There's no such restriction on rimfire or pistol rounds.

What range doesn't allow fmj? Usually it's hollow points or partially jacketed bullets that aren't allowed due to jacket separation, splatter.

[jdben92883]

Never heard of a range not allowing FMJ. So they would rather their backstops get shredded by hollow-points than to build an adequately deep backstop to accommodate FMJ?

[Wordupmybrotha]

The San Leandro Shooting Range doesn't allow center-fire rifle FMJ. There's no such restriction on rimfire or pistol rounds.

That's quite an eye-opener. Wouldn't have believed it if I didn't see it. That would be an expensive range session to just shoot hollow points. The website seems to indicate all FMJ are prohibited including pistol rounds. But no matter, I dont live near there anyway. Just making an observation.

[subway85]

That's quite an eye-opener. Wouldn't have believed it if I didn't see it. That would be an expensive range session to just shoot hollow points. The website seems to indicate all FMJ are prohibited including pistol rounds. But no matter, I dont live near there anyway. Just making an observation.

https://www.slrifle.com/Home/range-policies

[Joeflyer]

The San Leandro rules as written are confusing (and probably incorrect). The No-FMJ should only be for the 100-yard lanes. It came about because a bullet was discovered on a hiking path in line with the range (per a range officer).

[The War Wagon]

Nope, just cast lead. Sometimes with a thin copper wash coating, but not a jacket.

THIS. They DO make some HP rounds though!

I don't think you'll hafta worry about .22's tearing up a range too bad.

[Wordupmybrotha]

The San Leandro rules as written are confusing (and probably incorrect). The No-FMJ should only be for the 100-yard lanes. It came about because a bullet was discovered on a hiking path in line with the range (per a range officer).

https://www.slrifle.com/Home/range-policies

I think you guys are right.