CCI Quiet-22 Semi-Auto
CCI Quiet-22 Semi-Auto is positioned as the value-focused subsonic option for suppressed semi-automatic competition rifles, offering reliable feeding and reduced report compared with full-power rounds. It trades some of the absolute precision of premium match rounds for consistent, affordable subsonic performance, making it a practical choice for high-volume training and multi-stage competition where cost and reliable cycling matter more than the last fraction of inch of accuracy.
Ultra-quiet report
Reliable cycling
Ultra-quiet report
Reliable cycling
Review Summary
"Users appreciate the very low report and pleasant accuracy for plinking and suppressed shooting, though some report occasional cycling failures in lightweight semi-auto actions."
Garden-friendly pop
Formulated to reduce report for suppressed .22 semi-automatic rifles
Garden-friendly pop
Formulated to reduce report for suppressed .22 semi-automatic rifles
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
CCI Quiet-22 Semi-Auto is positioned as the value-focused subsonic option for suppressed semi-automatic competition rifles, offering reliable feeding and reduced report compared with full-power rounds. It trades some of the absolute precision of premium match rounds for consistent, affordable subsonic performance, making it a practical choice for high-volume training and multi-stage competition where cost and reliable cycling matter more than the last fraction of inch of accuracy.
Ultra-quiet report
Reliable cycling
Garden-friendly pop
Formulated to reduce report for suppressed .22 semi-automatic rifles
Reliable feeding and extraction in semi-auto platforms for competition use
Ultra-quiet report
Reliable cycling
Garden-friendly pop
Formulated to reduce report for suppressed .22 semi-automatic rifles
Reliable feeding and extraction in semi-auto platforms for competition use
$180-240 CAD
Eley Subsonic Hollow
Eley Subsonic Hollow is the premium, match-grade subsonic cartridge on this list, optimized for the tight groups and extreme consistency demanded in subsonic competition. While it carries a higher price than the CCI and RWS options, its hand-sorted manufacturing and bullet consistency often deliver measurable accuracy advantages in dedicated target rifles, making it the technical leader for shooters chasing the smallest vertical dispersion at suppressed velocities.
Match-grade quiet
Pinpoint accuracy
Match-grade quiet
Pinpoint accuracy
Review Summary
"Shooters praise its exceptional consistency and very tight groups for subsonic competition use; it's noted as expensive but worth it for precision suppressed shooting."
Competition-ready hush
Match-grade manufacturing with tight velocity and weight consistency for precision shooting
Competition-ready hush
Match-grade manufacturing with tight velocity and weight consistency for precision shooting
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Eley Subsonic Hollow is the premium, match-grade subsonic cartridge on this list, optimized for the tight groups and extreme consistency demanded in subsonic competition. While it carries a higher price than the CCI and RWS options, its hand-sorted manufacturing and bullet consistency often deliver measurable accuracy advantages in dedicated target rifles, making it the technical leader for shooters chasing the smallest vertical dispersion at suppressed velocities.
Match-grade quiet
Pinpoint accuracy
Competition-ready hush
Match-grade manufacturing with tight velocity and weight consistency for precision shooting
Optimized subsonic performance for suppressed competition rifles
Match-grade quiet
Pinpoint accuracy
Competition-ready hush
Match-grade manufacturing with tight velocity and weight consistency for precision shooting
Optimized subsonic performance for suppressed competition rifles
$350-450 CAD
Lapua Center-X
Lapua Center‑X occupies the top-tier competition niche thanks to Lapua's industry-leading production tolerances and component quality, giving it exceptional shot-to-shot consistency that benefits shooters running tuned subsonic systems. Though Center‑X is often viewed as a standard-velocity match cartridge, its manufacturing precision and uniformity make it highly competitive when loads are tuned for subsonic setups, putting it on par with or just behind Eley for pure accuracy while retaining Lapua's reputation for ballistic consistency.
Tournament precision
Tight groups
Tournament precision
Tight groups
Review Summary
"Consistently rated as one of the most accurate subsonic match rounds, delivering match-grade groups and extreme uniformity, though it carries a premium price. Widely preferred by competitive shooters for reliability in precision rifles."
Consistent flight
Lapua’s high-quality components and strict tolerances deliver repeatable accuracy for smallbore matches
Consistent flight
Lapua’s high-quality components and strict tolerances deliver repeatable accuracy for smallbore matches
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Lapua Center‑X occupies the top-tier competition niche thanks to Lapua's industry-leading production tolerances and component quality, giving it exceptional shot-to-shot consistency that benefits shooters running tuned subsonic systems. Though Center‑X is often viewed as a standard-velocity match cartridge, its manufacturing precision and uniformity make it highly competitive when loads are tuned for subsonic setups, putting it on par with or just behind Eley for pure accuracy while retaining Lapua's reputation for ballistic consistency.
Tournament precision
Tight groups
Consistent flight
Lapua’s high-quality components and strict tolerances deliver repeatable accuracy for smallbore matches
Designed for exceptional consistency shot-to-shot under competition conditions
Tournament precision
Tight groups
Consistent flight
Lapua’s high-quality components and strict tolerances deliver repeatable accuracy for smallbore matches
Designed for exceptional consistency shot-to-shot under competition conditions
$300-420 CAD
RWS Subsonic Hollow Point
RWS Subsonic Hollow Point strikes a compromise between cost and competitive performance, delivering reliable subsonic expansion profiles and tight groups in many match rigs without the premium price of Eley or Lapua. It is often the best choice for shooters who want better accuracy and terminal consistency than economy rounds like CCI Quiet-22 while avoiding the top-tier expense, making RWS a market leader for balanced performance in subsonic competition.
Soft report
Smooth trajectory
Soft report
Smooth trajectory
Review Summary
"Reviews highlight quiet performance, good terminal effects for small game, and solid accuracy, with occasional reports of feeding issues in some semi-automatic rifles."
Hollow-point hush
Subsonic hollow-point design balances reduced report with predictable terminal behavior
Hollow-point hush
Subsonic hollow-point design balances reduced report with predictable terminal behavior
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
RWS Subsonic Hollow Point strikes a compromise between cost and competitive performance, delivering reliable subsonic expansion profiles and tight groups in many match rigs without the premium price of Eley or Lapua. It is often the best choice for shooters who want better accuracy and terminal consistency than economy rounds like CCI Quiet-22 while avoiding the top-tier expense, making RWS a market leader for balanced performance in subsonic competition.
Soft report
Smooth trajectory
Hollow-point hush
Subsonic hollow-point design balances reduced report with predictable terminal behavior
Manufactured for consistent accuracy in both bolt-action and semi-auto platforms
Soft report
Smooth trajectory
Hollow-point hush
Subsonic hollow-point design balances reduced report with predictable terminal behavior
Manufactured for consistent accuracy in both bolt-action and semi-auto platforms
$220-320 CAD
CCI Standard Velocity
CCI Standard Velocity is the market-leading, widely available option that offers excellent reliability and low cost per round; while not always sold as a dedicated subsonic match load, it frequently performs near-subsonic in many barrels and is a go-to for economical practice and volume shooting. Its main advantage in the subsonic competition ecosystem is financial and logistical: easier sourcing and far lower training costs than premium subsonic match rounds, though it typically won’t match the ultimate precision of Eley or Lapua.
Budget practice
Consistent feed
Budget practice
Consistent feed
Review Summary
"Buyers report dependable cycling, consistent accuracy for practice and training, and good value, though it is not as quiet as dedicated subsonic loads."
Classic ping
Affordable, widely available standard-velocity option suitable for practice and rimfire competition
Classic ping
Affordable, widely available standard-velocity option suitable for practice and rimfire competition
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
CCI Standard Velocity is the market-leading, widely available option that offers excellent reliability and low cost per round; while not always sold as a dedicated subsonic match load, it frequently performs near-subsonic in many barrels and is a go-to for economical practice and volume shooting. Its main advantage in the subsonic competition ecosystem is financial and logistical: easier sourcing and far lower training costs than premium subsonic match rounds, though it typically won’t match the ultimate precision of Eley or Lapua.
Budget practice
Consistent feed
Classic ping
Affordable, widely available standard-velocity option suitable for practice and rimfire competition
Reliable ignition and feeding across a broad range of rifles and pistols
Budget practice
Consistent feed
Classic ping
Affordable, widely available standard-velocity option suitable for practice and rimfire competition
Reliable ignition and feeding across a broad range of rifles and pistols
$160-220 CAD