Eley Tenex Rapid Fire 22LR 40gr – Superb Low Recoil Pistol Match Ammo, 50 Rounds

Description

Eley Tenex Rapid Fire 22LR 40gr ammunition is ELEY’s premium 22 Long Rifle pistol round for timed and rapid fire shooting. It uses a 40 grain round nose bullet at a soft, low velocity of about 882 to 919 feet per second, which keeps muzzle flip small so the sights return to the target fast. ELEY’s EP2723 lubricant helps semi-auto target pistols cycle cleanly through quick strings. Each box holds 50 rounds.

• Low Recoil for Fast, Accurate Strings
• Eley Tenex Rapid Fire 22LR 40gr Specifications
• Field Notes and Match Tips

Low Recoil for Fast, Accurate Strings

In timed and rapid fire stages, the shooter has only seconds to fire a series of shots. Every bit of muzzle movement adds time before the next sight picture. ELEY designed this Tenex variant with the lowest velocity in its 22 Long Rifle match range so the pistol stays flatter in the hand, making it easier to hold the ten ring during fast sequences.

Reliable cycling matters just as much as low recoil. A round that is too soft can fail to work the slide, while one that is too hot causes extra movement. ELEY tuned the charge to strike that balance in quality target pistols from makers such as Pardini, Walther, Morini and Hammerli.

The EP2723 lubricant is a modern formula intended to reduce fouling in the chamber and on the breech face. Cleaner actions mean fewer stoppages over a long match, and smoother extraction keeps the rhythm of each string intact.

Eley Tenex Rapid Fire 22LR 40gr Specifications

These figures come from ELEY’s published data for the Eley Tenex Rapid Fire 22LR 40gr cartridge, sold as Tenex Rapid Fire Pistol. The distributor listing for UPC 650911001308 matches the same 40 grain round nose load.

• Brand: ELEY
• Product line: Tenex Rapid Fire Pistol
• Caliber: 22 Long Rifle
• Bullet: 40 grain round nose lead
• Mean velocity: about 882 to 919 fps
• Lubricant: ELEY EP2723
• Cartridge length: 1 inch (25.4 mm)
• Ballistic coefficient: 0.112
• Rounds per box: 50
• UPC: 650911001308

Field Notes and Match Tips

Use Eley Tenex Rapid Fire 22LR 40gr ammo for 25 meter sport and standard pistol timed stages, bullseye timed and rapid fire strings, steel challenge style rimfire pistol events and any precision pistol course where speed and control both count. Many shooters also like it for long practice sessions because the soft recoil reduces fatigue.

Confirm reliable function in your own pistol before match day. If your slide does not lock back consistently, check your recoil spring weight, as some target pistols are set up for hotter ammo and may need a lighter spring to run this load.

Pistols can prefer specific production lots. Test several if you can, then buy a supply from the best one so your pistol and ammunition stay matched for the whole season.

Keep magazines clean and replace worn springs. A clean, well tuned magazine is just as important as good ammunition for smooth feeding during a fast string.

If you shoot timed or rapid fire pistol events and want ammunition that keeps your sights on target, Eley Tenex Rapid Fire 22LR 40gr is a superb, proven option. Add training rounds for dry fire practice and a sturdy ammo box to protect your match lot.

Dry fire drills between live sessions are one of the fastest ways to improve timed strings. Practice raising the pistol, settling the sights and pressing the trigger smoothly within the time limit, then confirm your progress with a few live strings. Low recoil ammunition makes the transition from dry to live fire feel natural, since the gun moves less than with standard velocity loads.

Shooting slow fire precision events too? Compare ELEY Tenex Pistol 22LR 40gr, or read ELEY’s Tenex Rapid Fire Pistol product page for ballistic details.