I Ran six different .22LR loads through my Chiappa Little Badger, testing both chronograph data and real terminal performance using a ballistic gel head. This wasn’t just about velocity — I wanted to see how each round behaves in a realistic scenario, like small game hunting or pest control.
Ammo tested:
I measured velocity, penetration, and any expansion. Some of these rounds surprised me, especially in how they'd perform in ethical small game hunting or even close-range defense. A few were duds, others were shockingly effective.
Yes, the gel’s dirty — it's been outside — but it still gave a clear picture.
If you’ve got a favourite .22LR I didn’t test, let me know. I’ll run it through in the next round.
Ammo tested:
- Winchester Varmint HE
- Winchester Silvertip (.22LR self-defense)
- Remington Viper
- Aguila Super Colibri (590 fps)
- Aguila Sniper Subsonic
- CCI CB Short
I measured velocity, penetration, and any expansion. Some of these rounds surprised me, especially in how they'd perform in ethical small game hunting or even close-range defense. A few were duds, others were shockingly effective.
Yes, the gel’s dirty — it's been outside — but it still gave a clear picture.
If you’ve got a favourite .22LR I didn’t test, let me know. I’ll run it through in the next round.
