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      Buying Rimfire Ammunition in Australia

      Magnum Sports keeps 18 lines of rimfire ammunition on the shelf: .22 LR in standard velocity from Aguila, CCI, Sellier & Bellot and SK, high-velocity hunting loads from Federal Game-Shok, Remington Golden Bullet and Winchester, subsonic and CB loads for quiet pest work, the full SK match range (Standard Plus, Rifle Match, Pistol Match and Long Range Match) and Eley Match for competition, plus .17 HMR from CCI and Hornady and Winchester rat shot.

      Rimfire is a Category A calibre in NSW, so any NSW firearms licence that covers a rimfire rifle, or a Category H licence for a .22 pistol, lets you buy it; we sight the licence at the counter when you collect. Rimfire ammunition, like all our ammunition, is collection from the store at Roseville Chase only.

      Prices start at $9 for a 50-round box of Aguila standard velocity and $10 for CCI Standard Velocity, with Federal Game-Shok at $13, Remington Golden Bullet at $16, SK Standard Plus and Pistol Match at $17, SK Rifle Match at $19, SK Long Range Match at $20, Eley Match at $39 and .17 HMR at $39 to $41. Bricks of 500 are priced at the checkout quantity discount.

      • Prices.22 LR from $9 a box of 50 (Aguila SV) and $10 (CCI SV); hunting loads $13–$16; SK match $17–$20; Eley Match $39; .17 HMR $39–$41 a box.
      • Availability18 rimfire lines in stock today (.22 LR standard, high velocity, subsonic, CB and match, .17 HMR and rat shot) from CCI, SK, Eley, Federal, Remington, Winchester, Aguila, Sellier & Bellot, Hornady and Fiocchi.
      • DealerMagnum Sports, 19 Babbage Road, Roseville Chase NSW — NSW Firearms Dealer Licence 413159984 — (02) 9882 2689

      Rimfire rifles are fussy about ammunition: buy a box of two or three standard-velocity loads and shoot groups before you commit to a brick. For a suppressed or quiet rabbit rifle ask for the S&B subsonic or the Remington CBee CB load.

      Common questions

      How much is 22LR ammo in Australia?
      At Magnum Sports .22 LR starts at $9 for 50 rounds of Aguila standard velocity and $10 for CCI Standard Velocity; Federal Game-Shok hollow points are $13, Remington Golden Bullet $16, SK match loads $17 to $20 and Eley Match $39 a box (September 2026). Bricks of 500 attract the checkout quantity discount.
      What is the best 22LR ammo for rabbits?
      A 36 to 40 grain high-velocity hollow point such as Federal Game-Shok 38gr HP ($13) or Remington Golden Bullet ($16) out to 80 metres; for a quieter shot near buildings or stock the Sellier & Bellot subsonic hollow point ($15). For head shots at longer range, a standard-velocity load your rifle groups well with, such as CCI SV or SK Standard Plus.
      What is the best 22LR for target shooting?
      SK Rifle Match ($19) and SK Long Range Match ($20) for club rifle matches, SK Pistol Match ($17) for Category H shooters, and Eley Match ($39) for serious competition. All are on the shelf; try a few and buy the lot number your rifle likes.
      Do I need a licence to buy 22 ammo in NSW?
      Yes. Any NSW firearms licence that covers a rimfire rifle (Category A or higher) or a Category H licence for a .22 pistol allows you to buy rimfire ammunition; we sight it at the counter when you collect, as ammunition is not posted.
      Do you stock 17 HMR and 22 Magnum?
      .17 HMR is in stock in CCI 17gr V-Max and 20gr Game Point and Hornady 20gr XTP ($39 to $41). .22 WMR (22 Magnum) comes and goes; check the page or ask us to hold a box when the next delivery lands.

      Answers written by the licensed dealers at Magnum Sports, Roseville Chase NSW. Last reviewed September 2026. Firearms law differs by state; check with your state registry before you buy.