 The standard velocity .22 Short launches a bullet at with 70 ft·lbf (95 J) of energy from a 22 in (559 mm) rifle barrel and can penetrate of soft pine.As a hunting round, the high velocity hollow point Short is useful only for small game such as tree squirrels and rabbits.For small game hunting in general, the greater energy and wider ammunition selection of the .22 Long Rifle make it a more popular choice.