ChronoBase: Ballistics Database
A searchable database of real-world chronograph data organized by cartridge, ammunition, firearm, barrel length, suppressor use, and test conditions. 20 test strings • 200 chronographed shots ChronoBase starts with a rimfire-heavy dataset, but additional handgun and rifle cartridges and vetted data sources will be added as the database grows. Published velocity is a reference point, not a prediction. A box marked 1,100 fps may not produce 1,100 fps from your firearm. Barrel length, the individual firearm, suppressor use, temperature, and other test conditions can change the result. ChronoBase pairs manufacturer-rated velocity with real-world chronograph data so you can see how ammunition actually performed in specific firearms and conditions. Ballistics By The Inch showed how useful real velocity data could be. ChronoBase picks up where that project left off with a searchable, expanding database that adds filtering, comparisons, consistency data, and individual shot strings when available.How to use ChronoBase
I built ChronoBase to make it easier to compare the chronograph data I collect without digging through spreadsheets, photos, and range notes. Start with the ammunition you are interested in, then narrow the results by firearm, barrel length, suppressor use, or test date. I use average velocity for a quick comparison, while standard deviation and extreme spread help show how consistent each string was. Open any result for the full test details and individual shot data when I have it. I collected the current ChronoBase velocity data using the Athlon RangeCraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph. These are real-world firearm tests, not a controlled barrel-cut series. When comparing barrel lengths, keep in mind that the firearm, suppressor use, test date, and conditions may also differ.Search and filter
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CCI Mini-Mag HP .22 LR · 36 gr · Copper-plated hollow point NAA Zorro Mini-Revolver Factory 1 1/8-inch barrel Unsuppressed 5 shots Average839.4 fps ES58.1 fps SD—
- Date
- 6/6/2026
- Minimum
- 796.9 fps
- Maximum
- 855.0 fps
- Rated velocity
- 1260.0 fps
- Temperature
- —
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
- Package
- 100-round sleeve
- Data quality
- Summary only
- Source
- Industry Outsider
- Test type
- Real-world firearm test
- Internal ID
- RBT-001
- Notes
- —
CCI Mini-Mag HP .22 LR · 36 gr · Copper-plated hollow point Volquartsen Mamba LLV 3-inch upper Unsuppressed 20 shots Average844.1 fps ES159.1 fps SD31.9 fps
- Date
- 6/6/2026
- Minimum
- 769.0 fps
- Maximum
- 928.1 fps
- Rated velocity
- 1260.0 fps
- Temperature
- —
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
- Package
- 100-round sleeve
- Data quality
- Complete summary
- Source
- Industry Outsider
- Test type
- Real-world firearm test
- Internal ID
- RBT-002
- Notes
- —
CCI Mini-Mag HP .22 LR · 36 gr · Copper-plated hollow point Volquartsen Mamba LLV 3-inch upper Suppressed 10 shots Average— ES73.5 fps SD—
- Date
- 6/6/2026
- Minimum
- 961.6 fps
- Maximum
- 1035.1 fps
- Rated velocity
- 1260.0 fps
- Temperature
- —
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
- Package
- 100-round sleeve
- Data quality
- Partial summary
- Source
- Industry Outsider
- Test type
- Real-world firearm test
- Internal ID
- RBT-003
- Notes
- Average and SD were not preserved in the original record.
CCI Mini-Mag HP .22 LR · 36 gr · Copper-plated hollow point Volquartsen 10-inch upper 10-inch upper Unsuppressed 10 shots Average1000.6 fps ES— SD23.1 fps
- Date
- 6/6/2026
- Minimum
- —
- Maximum
- —
- Rated velocity
- 1260.0 fps
- Temperature
- —
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
- Package
- 100-round sleeve
- Data quality
- Partial summary
- Source
- Industry Outsider
- Test type
- Real-world firearm test
- Internal ID
- RBT-004
- Notes
- Minimum, maximum, and extreme spread were not preserved in the original record.
Federal AutoMatch .22 LR · 40 gr · Lead round nose Volquartsen Mamba LLV 3-inch upper Suppressed 10 shots Average944.7 fps ES98.4 fps SD28.3 fps
- Date
- 6/6/2026
- Minimum
- 886.8 fps
- Maximum
- 985.2 fps
- Rated velocity
- 1200.0 fps
- Temperature
- —
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
- Package
- 325-round carton
- Data quality
- Complete summary
- Source
- Industry Outsider
- Test type
- Real-world firearm test
- Internal ID
- RBT-005
- Notes
- —
Federal Bulk 36-grain HP .22 LR · 36 gr · Copper-plated hollow point Volquartsen Mamba LLV 3-inch upper Suppressed 10 shots Average1002.8 fps ES63.4 fps SD18.7 fps
- Date
- 6/6/2026
- Minimum
- 961.9 fps
- Maximum
- 1025.3 fps
- Rated velocity
- 1260.0 fps
- Temperature
- —
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
- Package
- 550-round carton
- Data quality
- Complete summary
- Source
- Industry Outsider
- Test type
- Real-world firearm test
- Internal ID
- RBT-006
- Notes
- —
Aguila Super Extra .22 LR · 40 gr · Lead solid point Volquartsen Mamba LLV 3-inch upper Suppressed 10 shots Average817.9 fps ES57.1 fps SD17.7 fps
- Date
- 6/6/2026
- Minimum
- 794.6 fps
- Maximum
- 851.7 fps
- Rated velocity
- 1130.0 fps
- Temperature
- —
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
- Package
- 50-round box
- Data quality
- Complete summary
- Source
- Industry Outsider
- Test type
- Real-world firearm test
- Internal ID
- RBT-007
- Notes
- —
CCI Suppressor .22 LR · 45 gr · Subsonic hollow point Ruger American Rimfire Factory 18-inch barrel Suppressed 5 shots Average955.7 fps ES54.5 fps SD21.8 fps
- Date
- 7/25/2026
- Minimum
- 920.9 fps
- Maximum
- 975.4 fps
- Rated velocity
- 970.0 fps
- Temperature
- 80°F est.
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
- Package
- 50-round box
- Data quality
- Complete summary
- Source
- Industry Outsider
- Test type
- Real-world firearm test
- Internal ID
- RBT-008
- Notes
- Temperature is estimated from nearby historical conditions.
CCI Standard Velocity .22 LR · 40 gr · Lead round nose Volquartsen Mamba LLV 3-inch upper Suppressed 10 shots Average— ES45.6 fps SD—
- Date
- 7/25/2026
- Minimum
- 808.4 fps
- Maximum
- 854.0 fps
- Rated velocity
- 1070.0 fps
- Temperature
- 80°F est.
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
- Package
- 50-round box
- Data quality
- Partial summary
- Source
- Industry Outsider
- Test type
- Real-world firearm test
- Internal ID
- RBT-009
- Notes
- Average and SD were not preserved in the original record.
Norma TAC-22 .22 LR · 40 gr · Lead round nose CZ 457 American Barrel cut to 18 inches Suppressed 10 shots Average— ES56.1 fps SD—
- Date
- 7/25/2026
- Minimum
- 1097.1 fps
- Maximum
- 1153.2 fps
- Rated velocity
- 1082.0 fps
- Temperature
- 80°F est.
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
- Package
- 50-round box
- Data quality
- Partial summary
- Source
- Industry Outsider
- Test type
- Real-world firearm test
- Internal ID
- RBT-010
- Notes
- Average and SD were not preserved in the original record.
SK Rifle Match .22 LR · 40 gr · Lead round nose CZ 457 American Barrel cut to 18 inches Suppressed 10 shots Average— ES58.7 fps SD—
- Date
- 7/25/2026
- Minimum
- 1012.5 fps
- Maximum
- 1071.2 fps
- Rated velocity
- 1073.0 fps
- Temperature
- 80°F est.
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
- Package
- 50-round box
- Data quality
- Partial summary
- Source
- Industry Outsider
- Test type
- Real-world firearm test
- Internal ID
- RBT-011
- Notes
- Average and SD were not preserved in the original record.
Aguila Supermaximum Hollow Point .22 LR · 30 gr · Copper-plated hollow point Ruger American Rimfire Factory 18-inch barrel Suppressed 10 shots Average1743.5 fps ES119.4 fps SD32.4 fps
- Date
- 7/25/2026
- Minimum
- 1701.1 fps
- Maximum
- 1820.5 fps
- Rated velocity
- 1700.0 fps
- Temperature
- 80°F est.
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
- Package
- 50-round box
- Data quality
- Complete shot string
- Source
- Industry Outsider
- Test type
- Real-world firearm test
- Internal ID
- RBT-012
- Notes
- Average and standard deviation were calculated from the complete ten-shot string.
Individual shots
Shot 11820.5 fps
Shot 21713.3 fps
Shot 31701.1 fps
Shot 41726.4 fps
Shot 51740.8 fps
Shot 61761.2 fps
Shot 71749.0 fps
Shot 81712.9 fps
Shot 91753.3 fps
Shot 101756.2 fps
Aguila Super Extra High Velocity .22 LR · 40 gr · Copper-plated solid point Ruger SR22 pistol Factory 3.5-inch barrel Unsuppressed 10 shots Average977.6 fps ES65.6 fps SD20.7 fps
- Date
- 8/1/2026
- Minimum
- 948.2 fps
- Maximum
- 1013.8 fps
- Rated velocity
- 1255.0 fps
- Temperature
- 87.8°F
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
- Package
- 50-round box
- Data quality
- Complete summary
- Source
- Industry Outsider
- Test type
- Real-world firearm test
- Internal ID
- RBT-013
- Notes
- —
Individual shots
Shot 1980.3 fps
Shot 2976.0 fps
Shot 31009.8 fps
Shot 4980.0 fps
Shot 5956.0 fps
Shot 6979.0 fps
Shot 71013.8 fps
Shot 8948.2 fps
Shot 9953.7 fps
Shot 10979.0 fps
Aguila Super Extra Standard Velocity .22 LR · 40 gr · Lead solid point Ruger SR22 pistol Factory 3.5-inch barrel Unsuppressed 10 shots Average919.4 fps ES77.4 fps SD21.2 fps
- Date
- 8/1/2026
- Minimum
- 871.1 fps
- Maximum
- 948.5 fps
- Rated velocity
- 1130.0 fps
- Temperature
- 87.8°F
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
- Package
- 50-round box
- Data quality
- Complete summary
- Source
- Industry Outsider
- Test type
- Real-world firearm test
- Internal ID
- RBT-014
- Notes
- —
Individual shots
Shot 1948.5 fps
Shot 2871.1 fps
Shot 3923.2 fps
Shot 4925.5 fps
Shot 5906.8 fps
Shot 6945.2 fps
Shot 7904.9 fps
Shot 8914.4 fps
Shot 9933.1 fps
Shot 10920.9 fps
Aguila Super Extra High Velocity .22 LR · 40 gr · Copper-plated solid point Taurus TX22 standard model Factory 4.1-inch barrel Unsuppressed 10 shots Average1094.8 fps ES50.5 fps SD14.5 fps
- Date
- 8/1/2026
- Minimum
- 1064.6 fps
- Maximum
- 1115.2 fps
- Rated velocity
- 1255.0 fps
- Temperature
- 87.8°F
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
- Package
- 50-round box
- Data quality
- Complete summary
- Source
- Industry Outsider
- Test type
- Real-world firearm test
- Internal ID
- RBT-015
- Notes
- —
Individual shots
Shot 11112.2 fps
Shot 21090.6 fps
Shot 31083.3 fps
Shot 41115.2 fps
Shot 51094.5 fps
Shot 61097.1 fps
Shot 71104.0 fps
Shot 81082.7 fps
Shot 91104.0 fps
Shot 101064.6 fps
Aguila Super Extra Standard Velocity .22 LR · 40 gr · Lead solid point Taurus TX22 standard model Factory 4.1-inch barrel Unsuppressed 10 shots Average981.6 fps ES57.4 fps SD18.8 fps
- Date
- 8/1/2026
- Minimum
- 953.4 fps
- Maximum
- 1010.8 fps
- Rated velocity
- 1130.0 fps
- Temperature
- 87.8°F
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
- Package
- 50-round box
- Data quality
- Complete summary
- Source
- Industry Outsider
- Test type
- Real-world firearm test
- Internal ID
- RBT-016
- Notes
- —
Individual shots
Shot 1978.7 fps
Shot 2959.6 fps
Shot 31010.8 fps
Shot 41004.9 fps
Shot 5995.4 fps
Shot 6959.6 fps
Shot 7986.2 fps
Shot 8953.4 fps
Shot 9992.5 fps
Shot 10974.4 fps
CCI Stinger .22 LR · 32 gr · Copper-plated hollow point Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite Factory 4.4-inch barrel Unsuppressed 10 shots Average1216.3 fps ES50.2 fps SD13.4 fps
- Date
- 8/1/2026
- Minimum
- 1186.7 fps
- Maximum
- 1236.9 fps
- Rated velocity
- 1640.0 fps
- Temperature
- 87.8°F
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
- Package
- 50-round box
- Data quality
- Complete summary
- Source
- Industry Outsider
- Test type
- Real-world firearm test
- Internal ID
- RBT-017
- Notes
- —
Individual shots
Shot 11234.6 fps
Shot 21207.0 fps
Shot 31209.0 fps
Shot 41216.5 fps
Shot 51236.9 fps
Shot 61219.8 fps
Shot 71186.7 fps
Shot 81220.1 fps
Shot 91217.8 fps
Shot 101214.2 fps
CCI Standard Velocity .22 LR · 40 gr · Lead round nose CZ 457 16-inch barrel Suppressed 10 shots Average1084.1 fps ES29.5 fps SD7.5 fps
- Date
- 8/8/2026
- Minimum
- 1070.5 fps
- Maximum
- 1100.1 fps
- Rated velocity
- 1070.0 fps
- Temperature
- 91.4°F (session)
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
- Package
- 50-round box
- Data quality
- Complete summary
- Source
- Industry Outsider
- Test type
- Real-world firearm test
- Internal ID
- RBT-019
- Notes
- —
Individual shots
Shot 11100.1 fps
Shot 21080.1 fps
Shot 31084.3 fps
Shot 41084.0 fps
Shot 51086.6 fps
Shot 61070.5 fps
Shot 71087.9 fps
Shot 81084.0 fps
Shot 91087.9 fps
Shot 101075.5 fps
Winchester Super-X Power-Point .22 LR · 40 gr · Round nose Ruger 10/22 18-inch barrel Unsuppressed 10 shots Average1299.4 fps ES41.3 fps SD12.2 fps
- Date
- 8/8/2026
- Minimum
- 1282.5 fps
- Maximum
- 1323.8 fps
- Rated velocity
- 1280.0 fps
- Temperature
- 91.4°F (session)
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
- Package
- 300-round box
- Data quality
- Complete summary
- Source
- Industry Outsider
- Test type
- Real-world firearm test
- Internal ID
- RBT-020
- Notes
- —
Individual shots
Shot 11323.8 fps
Shot 21283.8 fps
Shot 31298.2 fps
Shot 41295.6 fps
Shot 51282.5 fps
Shot 61316.6 fps
Shot 71295.3 fps
Shot 81300.5 fps
Shot 91295.3 fps
Shot 101302.8 fps
CCI Quiet-22 .22 LR · 40 gr · Lead round nose CZ 457 16-inch barrel Suppressed 10 shots Average762.1 fps ES33.5 fps SD10.6 fps
- Date
- 8/8/2026
- Minimum
- 749.7 fps
- Maximum
- 783.1 fps
- Rated velocity
- 710.0 fps
- Temperature
- 91.4°F (session)
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
- Package
- 50-round box
- Data quality
- Complete summary
- Source
- Industry Outsider
- Test type
- Real-world firearm test
- Internal ID
- RBT-021
- Notes
- —
Individual shots
Shot 1749.7 fps
Shot 2751.6 fps
Shot 3777.6 fps
Shot 4758.5 fps
Shot 5762.1 fps
Shot 6758.9 fps
Shot 7768.7 fps
Shot 8752.6 fps
Shot 9783.1 fps
Shot 10757.9 fps
What affects velocity and how I compare it
Barrel length and firearm
There is no universal feet-per-second-per-inch rule. Barrel length matters, but chamber dimensions, bore condition, action type, and the individual firearm can all influence velocity too.Ammunition
Premium ammunition often costs more because better control over components and loading can produce more consistent velocities, which can improve accuracy.Elevation
Elevation has little direct effect on muzzle velocity, but it matters once the bullet is in flight because air density changes with altitude. I include it as useful test context.Suppressor use
A suppressor can change measured velocity, but not by a predictable amount across every firearm and load. That is why I record suppressed and unsuppressed tests separately.Temperature
Ammunition temperature can affect ignition and pressure, which can change velocity. I record ambient temperature when I have it, but the ammunition itself may have been warmer or cooler.Shot count and consistency
More shots give a better picture of how a load performs. Average velocity summarizes the string, standard deviation shows how tightly the velocities cluster around that average, and extreme spread is the difference between the fastest and slowest shots.Data quality: Some entries contain complete shot strings or chronograph summaries. Some older records are incomplete because I didn’t save every value from the original chronograph session. Missing historical values are left blank rather than estimated.