How to Load a .22 Rifle Clip

This article explains how to load the clip for a standard /22 rifle.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• An empty clip from a .22 rifle.
• Eight to ten .22 rifle bullets.
• Completion of a basic Hunter's Safety course.

1. 
   A .22 rifle clip

   Determine which hand is your dominant hand - If you are right-handed and holding the clip in front of yourself, you will hold the clip in your left hand with the opening facing up as in this image.

2. 
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   In this image is a sample .22 rifle bullet. Grasp the tip (top copper-looking pointy end) in you right hand between your thumb and first finger.

3. 
   A .22 rifle clip - isolated the bullet catch

   Press the 'base' shell end of the bullet into the clip - it should slide in with minimal/moderate force and the 'base' should lock in under the retainer portion of the clip. See the red-circled area in this image.

4. Repeat all steps until the clip is full. The clip is full when you attempt to press another bullet into it and it does not slide into a locked position with moderate ease.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are seriously reading this article is STRONGLY advised that you seek assistance from a gun professional or an NRA training location BEFORE even thinking about doing what this article says.
• ALWAYS observe ALL safety precautions when handling ammunition and/or firearms.
• NEVER allow children to handle firearms or ammunition.
• NEVER leave a clip or firearm loaded when not being used by an adult.
• NEVER point a firearm (loaded or not) at ANY animal or human.
• NEVER store ammunition in high humidity or high heat.
• NEVER use a firearm to commit a crime as this is usually in violation of the gun manufacturers warnings.
• FAILURE to observe these warnings and all of the warnings and cautions associated with your particular firearm, ammunition and their use/storage may result in death, imprisonment, injury, fines, and other unintended and potentially deadly consequences.

Resources

• NRA Education & Training