.224 | 50gr | Hornady Varmint
by Hornady
Hornady Varmint bullets are renowned for their precision, rapid expansion, and aerodynamic shape, featuring a polymer tip and boat tail design for flat trajectories and superior accuracy. These bullets are typically lead-core and not lead-free, making them ideal for high-velocity varmint hunting. Best suited for targeting small pests such as prairie dogs, groundhogs, and coyotes, Hornady Varmint bullets ensure swift, effective results with minimal pelt damage.
Specifications
Weight
50 gr (3.24 g)
Diameter
0.224″ (5.69 mm)
Sectional Density
0.142
BC G1
0.214
Type
Varmint
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .224 | 50gr | Varmint are available in the following cartridges:
.22 Creedmoor
5.6 x 57
.220 Swift
.22-250 Rem.
.22-250 Ackley Improved
.225 Win.
.22 Nosler
5.6 x 50 Mag.
.223 Ackley Improved
.224 Valkyrie
5.6 x 50 R Mag.
.223 Rem.
.22 PPC USA
5.56 x 45 NATO
.222 Rem.
5.7 x 28
.221 Rem. Fireball
.218 Bee
5.6 x 70 R
.22 Ackley Hornet
.22 Picra
.22 ARC
.22 Rem. Jet Mag.
.220 Howell
.219 Zipper
.219 Donaldson Wasp
.222 Rem. Mag.
.223 WSSM
.224 Weath. Mag.
.22 ARC (bolt action)
5.45 x 39 mm
5.6 x 57 R
5.6 x 61 R SE v. Hofe
5.6 x 61 SE v. Hofe
.22 BR Rem.
.22 Hornet
Similar Bullets
Same-caliber projectiles within ±0.003", ±5gr and matching lead content from other brands.
.224 | 55gr | SP BlitzKing
Sierra · 55gr · BC 0.271
.224 | 55gr | Traditional/FMJ
Hornady · 55gr · BC 0.243
.224 | 45gr | VarmintKing
Sierra · 45gr · BC 0.21
.224 | 50gr | Tipped VarmintKing
Sierra · 50gr · BC 0.248
.224 | 50gr | V-MAX
Hornady · 50gr · BC 0.242
.224 | 55gr | SBT GameKing
Sierra · 55gr · BC 0.246
.224 | 50gr | SP Blitz
Sierra · 50gr · BC 0.218
.224 | 52gr | MatchKing
Sierra · 52gr · BC 0.225
.224 | 55gr | FMJ BT
Prvi Partizan · 55gr · BC 0.248
.222 | 45gr | SP
Prvi Partizan · 45gr · BC 0.136
.224 | 52gr | Match Jagd
RWS · 52gr · BC 0.22
.224 | 55gr | PSP
Remington · 55gr · BC 0.197
Community Load Data for .224 | 50gr | Varmint
Loads for .224 | 50gr | Varmint from our community:
1 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .22-250 Rem. | ADI AR 2208 | 20.5 | 32.0 | 2.350 | 43066 (73%) | 3219 |