CCI Quiet-22 Semi-Auto
CCI Quiet-22 Semi-Auto earns a top spot for youth low-recoil use because it is engineered to run reliably in semi-automatic rifles while producing a much softer report and kick than standard 22LR loads. Compared with ultra-light options like Aguila Colibri it offers better cycling and real-world training utility, and while it is pricier than bulk training brands its technical balance of low recoil, dependable feeding and reasonable per-round cost makes it an excellent all-around beginner/young-shooter choice.
Minimal kick — featherlike
Ultra-quiet — ninja hush
Minimal kick — featherlike
Ultra-quiet — ninja hush
Review Summary
"Users praise the CCI Quiet-22 Semi-Auto for its noticeably reduced report and reliable feeding in many semi-automatic rifles, making it a popular choice for youth and range use; a minority report cycling issues in very weakly sprung guns. Overall impressions emphasize quietness and dependable performance for its intended purpose."
Semi-auto reliable — no hiccups
Formulated to reduce report compared with standard 22LR, making it friendlier for youth shooters.
Semi-auto reliable — no hiccups
Formulated to reduce report compared with standard 22LR, making it friendlier for youth shooters.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
CCI Quiet-22 Semi-Auto earns a top spot for youth low-recoil use because it is engineered to run reliably in semi-automatic rifles while producing a much softer report and kick than standard 22LR loads. Compared with ultra-light options like Aguila Colibri it offers better cycling and real-world training utility, and while it is pricier than bulk training brands its technical balance of low recoil, dependable feeding and reasonable per-round cost makes it an excellent all-around beginner/young-shooter choice.
Minimal kick — featherlike
Ultra-quiet — ninja hush
Semi-auto reliable — no hiccups
Formulated to reduce report compared with standard 22LR, making it friendlier for youth shooters.
Designed for reliable functioning in semi-automatic rifles and pistols.
Minimal kick — featherlike
Ultra-quiet — ninja hush
Semi-auto reliable — no hiccups
Formulated to reduce report compared with standard 22LR, making it friendlier for youth shooters.
Designed for reliable functioning in semi-automatic rifles and pistols.
$300-400 CAD
Federal Champion Training 22LR
Federal Champion Training 22LR is positioned as the budget-friendly training option that still delivers consistent accuracy and mild recoil for new shooters. It undercuts premium subsonic rounds on price, making it ideal for high-volume practice for youth; compared with specialty quiet rounds like CCI Suppressor or Aguila Colibri, it trades some of the extreme noise reduction for lower cost and broader availability without sacrificing basic reliability.
Consistent accuracy — coach's pick
Budget-friendly — practice more
Consistent accuracy — coach's pick
Budget-friendly — practice more
Review Summary
"Buyers rate Federal Champion Training 22LR as an economical, consistent option for high-volume practice and plinking; it offers good accuracy for the price though a few users note occasional misfires and slightly dirtier extraction. Generally considered great value for training rather than precision or suppressed use."
Clean cycling — range-ready
Affordable, high-availability 22LR ideal for high-volume practice with young shooters.
Clean cycling — range-ready
Affordable, high-availability 22LR ideal for high-volume practice with young shooters.
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Federal Champion Training 22LR is positioned as the budget-friendly training option that still delivers consistent accuracy and mild recoil for new shooters. It undercuts premium subsonic rounds on price, making it ideal for high-volume practice for youth; compared with specialty quiet rounds like CCI Suppressor or Aguila Colibri, it trades some of the extreme noise reduction for lower cost and broader availability without sacrificing basic reliability.
Consistent accuracy — coach's pick
Budget-friendly — practice more
Clean cycling — range-ready
Affordable, high-availability 22LR ideal for high-volume practice with young shooters.
Consistent velocity and accuracy for basic marksmanship drills.
Consistent accuracy — coach's pick
Budget-friendly — practice more
Clean cycling — range-ready
Affordable, high-availability 22LR ideal for high-volume practice with young shooters.
Consistent velocity and accuracy for basic marksmanship drills.
$200-260 CAD
Aguila Colibri 22LR
Aguila Colibri stands out as the lowest-recoil, lowest-noise option in the list, tailored for very young shooters, indoor backyard sessions and situations where minimal report is paramount. It is more of a niche, specialized cartridge than a general training round—offering unmatched softness on the shoulder compared with standard subsonic or training ammo, but it can be less suitable for semi-autos and typically commands a premium per-round price for its unique quiet performance.
Whisper-quiet — tiny pop
Ultra-low recoil — gentle tap
Whisper-quiet — tiny pop
Ultra-low recoil — gentle tap
Review Summary
"Aguila Colibri 22LR is frequently praised for being extremely quiet with very low recoil—ideal for introducing youth to shooting—but many users warn it often will not cycle semi-autos and lacks power/consistency at longer ranges. Reviewers view it as excellent for very specific, close-range, low-recoil needs but not versatile."
Indoor-friendly — mouse-soft report
Extremely low-velocity, ultra-light projectile to minimize noise and recoil for novice shooters.
Indoor-friendly — mouse-soft report
Extremely low-velocity, ultra-light projectile to minimize noise and recoil for novice shooters.
Recreational Enjoyment
Aguila Colibri stands out as the lowest-recoil, lowest-noise option in the list, tailored for very young shooters, indoor backyard sessions and situations where minimal report is paramount. It is more of a niche, specialized cartridge than a general training round—offering unmatched softness on the shoulder compared with standard subsonic or training ammo, but it can be less suitable for semi-autos and typically commands a premium per-round price for its unique quiet performance.
Whisper-quiet — tiny pop
Ultra-low recoil — gentle tap
Indoor-friendly — mouse-soft report
Extremely low-velocity, ultra-light projectile to minimize noise and recoil for novice shooters.
Excellent for close-range backyard training and introduction to shooting safety.
Whisper-quiet — tiny pop
Ultra-low recoil — gentle tap
Indoor-friendly — mouse-soft report
Extremely low-velocity, ultra-light projectile to minimize noise and recoil for novice shooters.
Excellent for close-range backyard training and introduction to shooting safety.
$220-300 CAD
CCI Suppressor 22LR
CCI Suppressor 22LR is a market leader for suppressed, low-recoil shooting because it is loaded specifically to remain subsonic and produce minimal noise when used with a suppressor, while still maintaining good accuracy and reliable cycling in many platforms. Compared with lighter Colibri rounds it delivers more consistent terminal performance and is generally more dependable in semi-autos; it is usually more expensive than basic training ammo, but the technical advantage for suppressed youth training and hearing-friendly range time justifies the premium.
Suppressor-optimized — stealth tuned
Subsonic smoothness — soft crack
Suppressor-optimized — stealth tuned
Subsonic smoothness — soft crack
Review Summary
"Customers consistently report that CCI Suppressor 22LR delivers very clean, subsonic performance with excellent cycling and a notably reduced report under suppressors; it’s widely recommended for suppressed plinking and training. The main downsides cited are a higher price compared with bulk target ammo."
Steady ignition — match-like feel
Specifically loaded to be subsonic and optimized for use with suppressors, reducing report for new shooters.
Steady ignition — match-like feel
Specifically loaded to be subsonic and optimized for use with suppressors, reducing report for new shooters.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
CCI Suppressor 22LR is a market leader for suppressed, low-recoil shooting because it is loaded specifically to remain subsonic and produce minimal noise when used with a suppressor, while still maintaining good accuracy and reliable cycling in many platforms. Compared with lighter Colibri rounds it delivers more consistent terminal performance and is generally more dependable in semi-autos; it is usually more expensive than basic training ammo, but the technical advantage for suppressed youth training and hearing-friendly range time justifies the premium.
Suppressor-optimized — stealth tuned
Subsonic smoothness — soft crack
Steady ignition — match-like feel
Specifically loaded to be subsonic and optimized for use with suppressors, reducing report for new shooters.
Maintains consistent cycling and accuracy in rifles and pistols designed for suppressed shooting.
Suppressor-optimized — stealth tuned
Subsonic smoothness — soft crack
Steady ignition — match-like feel
Specifically loaded to be subsonic and optimized for use with suppressors, reducing report for new shooters.
Maintains consistent cycling and accuracy in rifles and pistols designed for suppressed shooting.
$320-420 CAD
Remington Subsonic 22LR
Remington Subsonic 22LR offers a balanced, widely available low-recoil option that blends the quiet characteristics of subsonic loads with dependable performance and competitive pricing. It sits between economy training rounds and specialty quiet cartridges—more effective at reducing perceived recoil and report than standard high-velocity trainers but typically more affordable than premium suppressor-focused loads—making it a practical choice for youth shooters transitioning from basic plinking to more deliberate practice.
Subsonic profile — low boom
Reduced recoil — easy follow-ups
Subsonic profile — low boom
Reduced recoil — easy follow-ups
Review Summary
"Remington Subsonic 22LR is regarded as a solid mid-priced subsonic option that performs reliably for suppressed shooting, though many users find it not quite as quiet or as consistently accurate as top-tier suppressor-focused rounds. Overall seen as dependable but not class-leading."
Value subsonic — wallet-friendly
Subsonic loading that balances reduced noise with reliable performance in a variety of firearms.
Value subsonic — wallet-friendly
Subsonic loading that balances reduced noise with reliable performance in a variety of firearms.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Remington Subsonic 22LR offers a balanced, widely available low-recoil option that blends the quiet characteristics of subsonic loads with dependable performance and competitive pricing. It sits between economy training rounds and specialty quiet cartridges—more effective at reducing perceived recoil and report than standard high-velocity trainers but typically more affordable than premium suppressor-focused loads—making it a practical choice for youth shooters transitioning from basic plinking to more deliberate practice.
Subsonic profile — low boom
Reduced recoil — easy follow-ups
Value subsonic — wallet-friendly
Subsonic loading that balances reduced noise with reliable performance in a variety of firearms.
Moderate bullet weight and consistent ballistics suitable for youth target practice.
Subsonic profile — low boom
Reduced recoil — easy follow-ups
Value subsonic — wallet-friendly
Subsonic loading that balances reduced noise with reliable performance in a variety of firearms.
Moderate bullet weight and consistent ballistics suitable for youth target practice.
$240-320 CAD