Eley Tenex 22LR 40gr EPS – Superb Olympic Grade Match Ammo, 50 Rounds

Description

Eley Tenex 22LR 40gr EPS ammunition is ELEY’s flagship small bore match round, the cartridge many Olympic, world championship and national level shooters rely on when every tenth of a point counts. It fires a 40 grain flat nose bullet with ELEY’s EPS profile and a beeswax and tallow lubricant, all assembled with the tightest quality control in the ELEY line. Each box holds 50 rounds.

• The Benchmark for Small Bore Accuracy
• Eley Tenex 22LR 40gr EPS Specifications
• Field Notes and Match Tips

The Benchmark for Small Bore Accuracy

Tenex sits at the top of ELEY’s rimfire range. Every stage of production, from priming to bullet seating, is held to exacting tolerances so that velocity and pressure stay as uniform as possible from round to round. That uniformity is what separates a group that touches the ten ring from one that drifts into the nine.

ELEY lists a maximum radial standard deviation of about 3.75 mm for Tenex, the tightest figure among its standard velocity rifle loads. In plain terms, shots cluster closer to the center than with lower grades, which gives competitive shooters confidence that a wide shot came from wind or technique, not from the ammunition.

The EPS bullet, short for Enhanced Performance Shape, pairs a flat nose with small bands on the bearing surface. This design reduces friction in the bore and improves stability as the bullet passes through the transonic zone, helping it hold its line in the wind at 50 meters and beyond.

Eley Tenex 22LR 40gr EPS Specifications

These figures come from ELEY’s published data for the Eley Tenex 22LR 40gr EPS cartridge, and the distributor listing for UPC 650911001001 matches the same 40 grain EPS load.

• Brand: ELEY
• Product line: Tenex
• Caliber: 22 Long Rifle
• Bullet: 40 grain EPS flat nose lead
• Mean velocity: about 1,040 to 1,085 fps
• Max radial standard deviation: 3.75 mm
• Lubricant: beeswax and tallow blend
• Cartridge length: 1 inch (25.4 mm)
• Ballistic coefficient: 0.112
• Rounds per box: 50

Field Notes and Match Tips

Serious competitors often lot test Eley Tenex 22LR 40gr EPS ammo with their own rifle, either at a factory test range or at home, and then buy a large quantity from the lot that shoots best. Since rifles can show a clear preference for one lot over another, this step can make a measurable difference in scores.

Store your match lot at a steady, moderate temperature and avoid leaving it in a hot car or freezing garage. Temperature swings affect velocity, which changes vertical dispersion at longer distances.

Before a match, fire a few fouling shots after cleaning to settle the barrel. Handle rounds carefully and avoid dropping them, since the soft lead bullet and thin case rim can be damaged. Many shooters keep their match ammunition in its original box or a protective case until it goes into the rifle.

For training days, ELEY Match or Team offer similar ballistics at a lower cost, so you can practice with comparable behavior and save Tenex for match day.

If you compete in prone, three position, benchrest or international small bore events and want the ammunition top shooters trust, Eley Tenex 22LR 40gr EPS is a superb choice. Protect your lot with a quality ammo box and keep your rifle clean with a dedicated rimfire solvent.

Tenex is also a popular choice for rimfire benchrest and long range 22 matches where conditions change quickly. Because the load is so consistent, shooters can trust wind flags and mirage reads rather than second guessing the ammunition. That confidence frees up mental energy for the parts of the sport that truly decide a match.

Need a training round with similar behavior? Compare ELEY Match 22LR 40gr EPS, or read ELEY’s Tenex product page for ballistic details.