Armscor 22 LR 36gr HVHP – Reliable High Velocity Hollow Point Rimfire Ammo, 50 Rounds

Description

The Armscor 22 LR 36gr HVHP is a high velocity rimfire cartridge built around a 36 grain plated hollow point bullet. Distributor data lists it at about 1,250 fps from a rifle, putting it in the fast, flat-shooting class of 22LR hollow point ammo. Each box contains 50 rounds.

What the Armscor 22 LR 36gr HVHP Offers

Armscor, part of one of the largest ammunition and firearms manufacturers in the Philippines, produces a wide range of affordable centerfire and rimfire loads. This 22 LR load pairs a light 36 grain bullet with a high velocity charge, a common recipe for varmint and small game work where quick expansion matters more than deep penetration.

The hollow point nose is designed to open on impact, which transfers energy quickly on small animals such as squirrels, rabbits, rats and other pests. A copper-plated surface helps reduce lead fouling in the barrel compared with bare lead bullets, and tends to feed more smoothly in semi-auto rifles and pistols.

Cases are brass and, like all rimfire ammunition, are not reloadable.

Performance and Practical Use of the Armscor 22 LR 36gr HVHP

High velocity rimfire loads like this one are popular in semi-automatic rifles such as the Ruger 10/22 because the extra pressure helps them cycle reliably. That said, every rimfire gun has its preferences, and some pistols and rifles run better with one brand than another. Buy a box or two and test function and accuracy before stocking up.

For small game ammo, shot placement matters more than raw velocity. The 36 grain hollow point is effective on small animals at typical 22 LR distances, roughly inside 75 yards, but it is not suitable for larger predators. Check your state hunting regulations, since some jurisdictions set minimum calibers for certain species.

Keep in mind that 22 LR bullets can travel well over a mile when fired at an upward angle. Always confirm a safe backstop, particularly when shooting pests around farms and outbuildings.

A few handling tips help any rimfire box last longer. Keep cartridges in their original packaging until use so the soft bullets are not dented, avoid loose rounds rattling in a pocket or range bag, and store boxes away from heat and moisture. When a round fails to fire, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction for at least thirty seconds before clearing it, since hang fires occasionally occur with rimfire priming. Rotate the round a quarter turn and try once more only if your firearm manual permits.

Armscor 22 LR 36gr HVHP Specifications

• Brand: Armscor
• Part Number: 50015PH
• Caliber: 22 Long Rifle
• Bullet: 36 grain plated hollow point (HVHP)
• Velocity: approx. 1,250 fps (distributor data)
• Case: brass, rimfire, non-reloadable
• Rounds per Box: 50
• UPC: 4806015500155

Why Shooters Choose the Armscor 22 LR 36gr HVHP

This load gives rimfire shooters an affordable 36 grain hollow point option for pest control, small game and everyday range use. It is a sensible pick for shooters who want a little more terminal performance than round nose target ammo without paying premium prices.

Rimfire ammunition is less consistent than centerfire by nature, and budget lines can show more velocity spread than match-grade rimfire. For precision shooting at 50 yards and beyond, a dedicated standard velocity target load is usually more accurate. For plinking and pests, this load makes sense.

Browse the MAG5 Firearms ammunition selection for more 22 LR loads, and visit Armscor for additional product information.

Who it is for: 22 LR rifle and pistol owners who want an inexpensive high velocity hollow point for pests, small game and plinking. Store ammunition in a cool, dry place away from children and follow all federal, state and local laws when using the Armscor 22 LR 36gr HVHP.