Federal Black Pack 22LR Ammo 36 Grain Lead Hollow Point

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

Federal Black Pack 22LR ammunition answers the question every rimfire shooter eventually asks: how do I keep the magazines loaded without emptying my wallet? This 1,100-round bulk pack delivers 36 grain lead hollow point cartridges at 1260 fps — a velocity that balances cycling reliability in semi-automatic platforms with controlled recoil for new shooters. Federal brass, Federal priming, and Federal projectiles combine to produce the consistency recreational shooters need for backyard plinking, competition practice, and marksmanship training. The .22 Long Rifle cartridge remains the most economical centerfire alternative for building trigger time, and this bulk configuration extends range sessions without frequent resupply runs.

Performance at a Glance

At the core of this load sits a 36 grain lead hollow point projectile. The hollow point cavity expands on impact with soft targets — a characteristic useful for small game hunters and shooters who prioritize terminal expansion over deep penetration. Muzzle velocity of 1260 feet per second places this load in the high-velocity rimfire category, producing 127 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. Federal manufactures this ammunition in the United States using non-corrosive priming and reloadable brass cases, though most rimfire shooters treat .22LR as a non-reloadable cartridge due to the integrated priming system. The bulk packaging reduces per-round cost while the cardboard construction simplifies storage in climate-controlled environments. View our complete inventory of Federal 22LR Ammo for additional load options.

This bulk ammunition configuration suits shooters who cycle through several hundred rounds per range visit. The 1,100-round count represents approximately 25 bricks of standard 50-round boxes, reducing packaging waste and per-round cost.