Lapua Pistol King .22 LR is a precision competition rimfire cartridge developed specifically for short-barrelled firearms. Where many .22 loads are tuned around rifle-length barrels, the Pistol King is optimised for handguns and pistols — delivering the consistency, smooth cycling, and dependable functioning that competitive pistol shooters demand.
The result is a round that shoots exactly as a match cartridge should: shot-to-shot consistency you can trust, excellent accuracy from a short barrel, and reliable feeding and extraction round after round. It's an ideal choice for rimfire pistol disciplines and serious target practice, backed by Lapua's reputation as one of the most respected names in precision ammunition.
Pistol King carries a 2.59 g (40 gr) bullet and, because its performance is barrel-length dependent, Lapua publishes two separate trajectory tables — for short and longer barrels — so you can zero and hold with confidence for your specific firearm.
Highlights
- Match-grade .22 LR developed specifically for short-barrelled pistols
- Excellent accuracy and shot-to-shot consistency
- Smooth, reliable feeding, functioning, and extraction in handguns
- 2.59 g (40 gr) bullet; G1 BC 0.172
- Two trajectory tables (short vs. longer barrel) for precise zeroing
- Ideal for rimfire pistol competition and target shooting
- Made by Lapua (Nammo Lapua Oy)
Technical Data
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .22 LR |
| Product No. | 420164 |
| Bullet Weight | 2.59 g / 40 gr |
| Purpose | Target / sport shooting |
| BC (G1) | 0.172 |
| Muzzle Velocity | ~270 m/s (886 fps) — 120 mm / 4.7" test barrel |
| Cartridge Type | Rimfire, factory-loaded |
| Product Specs | |
| Barrel Length | 105 mm |
| Bullet Type | LRN |
| Caliber | .22 LR |
| Energy (J) | 79 @ 100m |
| Pcs per box | 50 |
| Primary Use | Target Shooting |
| SKU | 420164 |
| Velocity (m/s) | 247 @ 100m |
Lapua
Lapua, or more officially Nammo Lapua Oy and Nammo Schönebeck, is part of the large Nammo Group. Lapua focuses primarily on premium quality small caliber ammunition for target shooters as well as for hunters and law enforcement authorities. Lapua has always strived to produce the best possible cartridges and ammunition components for those who have the same passion for precision.
