Lapua Center-X .22 LR 40gr Ammunition
Lapua Center-X .22 LR Ammunition is a premium match-grade rimfire cartridge designed for shooters who demand dependable accuracy, consistency and excellent performance for both competition and precision training. Lapua describes Center-X as a versatile .22 LR cartridge widely used by rimfire shooters around the world for match and practice shooting.
Each cartridge is loaded with a 40-grain / 2.59g lead projectile and manufactured to Lapua’s strict quality standards. Center-X is well suited to smallbore competition, benchrest, precision rifle training and general match shooting, offering a strong balance between premium performance and value.
Lapua’s current 2026 ballistic data lists a muzzle velocity of approximately 1,073 fps / 327 m/s when tested from a 26-inch / 660mm barrel. Muzzle energy is approximately 102 ft-lb / 138 joules, providing smooth standard-velocity performance with manageable recoil and excellent consistency.
The projectile carries a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.172, the value Lapua specifies for its .22 LR rimfire bullets. This contributes to predictable trajectory performance across typical precision rimfire distances.
For shooters looking for reliable match ammunition for competition or serious practice, Lapua Center-X offers proven precision at a more accessible level within Lapua’s premium rimfire range.
Specifications
Brand: Lapua
Product: Center-X
Product Number: 420163
Calibre: .22 LR
Bullet Weight: 40gr / 2.59g
Muzzle Velocity: 1,073 fps / 327 m/s
Muzzle Energy: 102 ft-lb / 138 J
Ballistic Coefficient: G1 0.172
Test Barrel: 26" / 660mm
Application: Match, Precision & Training
Highlights
Premium match-grade .22 LR ammunition
Precision 40gr / 2.59g projectile
1,073 fps / 327 m/s muzzle velocity
Approx. 102 ft-lb / 138 J muzzle energy
G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.172
Excellent shot-to-shot consistency
Ideal for competition & precision training
Proven Lapua rimfire quality
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