5000 Round Case CCI 0030 Mini-Mag High Velocity .22LR 40 Grain Copper-Plated Round Nose in Plastic Boxes

CCI Mini-Mag High Velocity .22 LR 40-grain Copper-Plated Round Nose (Product Code: 0030).

If you read our review of the bulk-pack 3050CC variant and want to know how it compares, the 0030 SKU is the legendary original. This is the product that put CCI on the map for millions of shooters: the timeless, clear plastic 100-round slide-top box. It is universally recognized as the gold standard baseline for premium, reliable rimfire ammunition.

Overview & Technical Specifications

The CCI 0030 SKU is built to a premium, strict quality-control standard that sets it apart from typical loose "bulk box" or "bucket" rimfire options. By indexing every individual round perfectly inside a hard plastic tray, the ammunition avoids the dents, priming compound flakes, and wax-lubricant rub-offs common in loose packaging.

• Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR)

• Bullet Weight: 40 grain

• Bullet Type: Copper-Plated Round Nose (CPRN)

• Casing: Brass

• Muzzle Velocity: 1,235 ft/s (High Velocity)

• Muzzle Energy: 135 ft-lbs

• Packaging: 100-round reusable plastic box with a sliding dispenser lid

Performance and Ballistics

1. Unmatched Semi-Auto Reliability

The main reason shooters keep a stash of CCI 0030 on hand is to solve firearm cycling issues. Many semi-automatic .22 LR pistols and rifles (like the Ruger 10/22, Glock 44, or Sig Sauer P322) are notoriously finicky and will jam constantly on low-velocity or inconsistently charged promotional ammunition. The 0030 runs at a true high-velocity 1,235 ft/s, delivering the precise back-pressure required to snap semi-auto slides and bolts back flawlessly shot after shot.

2. Industry-Leading Priming Consistency

With rimfire ammo, the priming compound is spun into the hollow rim of the brass case. In cheap ammo, gaps in this compound cause frustrating "duds" where the firing pin strikes but nothing happens. CCI's proprietary priming method is the most precise in the industry. Pulling the trigger on a Mini-Mag 0030 results in a definitive, reliable ignition at a rate that approaches centerfire ammunition.

3. Clean, Smooth Performance

The 40-grain lead bullet is completely encased in a uniform copper plating. This prevents bare lead from melting against the scorching heat of the bore, drastically minimizing lead fouling. Combined with clean-burning propellants, your firearm’s action stays cleaner for significantly longer, maintaining tight, predictable sub-MOA groups out to 50 yards.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Premium Box Architecture: The hard plastic slide-top tray keeps the ammunition completely protected from moisture, dirt, and physical damage in your range bag.

• The Ultimate Benchmark: If a semi-automatic .22 LR firearm will not feed or cycle CCI 0030, the firearm itself almost certainly has a mechanical or cleaning issue.

• Highly Accurate: Features tight velocity spreads, meaning minimal vertical stringing on targets at extended rimfire distances (50–100 yards).

• Excellent Small-Game Performance: The solid round-nose profile punches clean, straight holes through varmints and small game without shredding meat like a hollow point.

Cons

• Supersonic Crack: Because it travels at 1,235 ft/s, it breaks the sound barrier. If your goal is whisper-quiet backyard plinking with a suppressor, a dedicated subsonic load (like CCI Standard Velocity) would be a quieter match.

• Premium Cost Per Round: Because it is packaged in specialty 100-round plastic trays rather than loose cardboard boxes, it commands a price premium over standard bulk plinking options.

The Verdict

The CCI Mini-Mag 100-Round Tray (SKU: 0030) is an absolute staple of the shooting world. It is the perfect round for diagnosing picky firearms, introducing new shooters to the sport with a frustration-free experience, or cleanly harvesting small game in the woods.

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