The Rimfire Report: Hot N' Light – CCI Stinger 32gr CPHP

By Luke C.

Welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! In this ongoing series, we’ve explored a wide range of topics, from the history of ancient rimfire firearms to reviews of modern guns and ammunition. Today, we’re diving back into ammunition testing with a cartridge that’s earned a strong reputation among varmint hunters: CCI’s Stinger 32-grain Copper Plated Hollow Point.The CCI Stinger holds a unique place in the world of .22LR ammo, being the first of what many call “hyper-velocity” cartridges. Hyper-velocity 22LR loads like the Stinger are characterized by lighter projectiles and a minimum advertised velocity of 1,400 FPS—faster than the 1,100–1,400 FPS range typically classified as “high velocity.” Introduced in 1975, the CCI Stinger quickly gained popularity among rat hunters, squirrel hunters, and pest control enthusiasts. Today, we’ll put the Stinger through our standard battery of tests, using the Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph and a Bergara B14R rifle. Let’s see how this iconic 32-grain rimfire load performs in 2025.More Rimfire Report @ TFB: The Rimfire Report: The Rare, Forgotten, and Weird RAU Wildcat 500 The Rimfire Report:

Source: The Firearm Blog