CCI Clean-22 High Velocity Realtree Edition 22LR Ammo 40 Grain Round Nose

Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.

The CCI Clean-22 High Velocity 22LR delivers a 40-grain round nose lead bullet at 1235 feet per second, producing 135 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. CCI’s polymer bullet coating reduces copper and lead fouling in barrels by 60 to 80 percent compared to uncoated rimfire rounds, without depositing polymer residue that requires specialized solvents. For shooters running suppressors on rimfire hosts, this translates to longer intervals between baffle cleaning and less lead buildup in the first expansion chamber. The round nose profile feeds reliably in semi-automatic rifles and pistols, with optimized bullet geometry designed to stabilize quickly after crown exit.

Performance at a Glance

Each 400-round bulk pack ships in CCI’s standard cardboard trays. The supersonic velocity rating places this load above the 1100 fps threshold, so you’ll hear the characteristic crack downrange. CCI uses the same priming compounds and propellant consistency found across their rimfire line, ensuring reliable ignition in bolt guns, lever actions, and semi-autos. The polymer coating applies during bullet manufacture, bonding to the lead core without adding measurable weight or altering the 40-grain specification.

This load ships from US facilities and arrives ready for the range. The 1235 fps velocity from a 16-inch barrel drops to approximately 1190 fps from a 4.5-inch pistol barrel, still maintaining supersonic flight within 50 yards. The polymer coating withstands magazine cycling and chamber feeding without flaking, and it remains stable across temperature swings common in outdoor storage. Shooters running CCI 22LR ammunition in training environments report consistent function across platforms from 10/22 rifles to Buckmark pistols.