Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
The Federal Black Pack 22LR delivers 1,100 rounds of 36-grain lead hollow point ammunition in a single box, engineered for shooters who measure range sessions in brick counts rather than magazine changes. Rimfire training demands consistent ignition, reliable feeding, and a price point that keeps you behind the trigger — Federal answers with a load that cycles Ruger 10/22s, Browning Buckmarks, and S&W M&P15-22s without drama. You chamber a cartridge seated to .22 Long Rifle SAAMI spec, primed with Federal’s non-corrosive compound, and driven to 1260 feet per second from a rifle-length barrel. Federal manufactures this load in the United States, drawing on the same brass, priming, and quality-control protocols that underpin their centerfire lines.
Built for the Box
Thirty-six grains of lead, shaped into a hollow point profile, exit the muzzle at 1260fps and carry 127 foot-pounds of energy — enough velocity to fragment on steel targets and enough mass to punch clean holes in paper at 25 yards. The hollow point cavity aids expansion in small game, though this load sees most of its duty on range steel and USPSA Rimfire Challenge stages. Federal seats each bullet in drawn brass cases, head-stamped and primed for reliable ignition across bolt-action, lever-action, and semi-automatic platforms. The 1,100-round bulk pack ships in a stackable cardboard carton, wrapped to survive freight and ready to feed magazine after magazine without reloading ammo cans mid-session.
The Numbers
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 22 Long Rifle |
| Bullet weight | 36 Grains |
| Bullet type | Lead Hollow Point |
| Muzzle velocity | 1260 Feet Per Second |
| Muzzle energy | 127 Foot Pounds |
| Rounds/box | 1100 Round |
| Case | Federal Brass |
| Primer | Rimfire, Non-Corrosive |
| Corrosive | No |
| Intended use | Range & Target |
| Manufacturer | Federal (United States of America) |
The 36-grain load sits at the lighter end of the .22 LR spectrum, trading downrange energy for higher velocity and flatter trajectory inside 50 yards. Shooters running Federal 22LR Ammo loads report consistent function in both match pistols and plinker carbines, with this Black Pack variant optimized for cost-per-round rather than benchrest accuracy.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Observe the four universal rules: treat every firearm as loaded, never point at anything you are not willing to destroy, keep your finger off the trigger until sights are on target, be certain of your target and what lies beyond it.
- Verify that your state and local jurisdiction permit purchase and possession of rimfire ammunition; some municipalities impose additional restrictions on hollow point projectiles.
- This ammunition contains lead, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm (Prop 65). Wash hands after handling cartridges or spent brass, and ensure adequate ventilation when shooting indoors.
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