lower velocities. Variants There are a variety of different types of .22 LR loads. They are often divided into four distinct categories, based on nominal velocity: Subsonic , which also includes "target" or "match" loads, at nominal speeds below 1,100 ft/s (340 m/s). Standard-velocity: 1,000–1,135 ft/s (300–346 m/s). Common velocities are around 1,125