
.224 | 55gr | Hornady Traditional/FMJ
by Hornady · See details on brand website
The Hornady Traditional Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) bullet is designed for reliability and accuracy in various shooting applications. Its construction features a lead core encased in a copper jacket, ensuring consistent expansion and penetration upon impact. This bullet type is commonly used in target shooting, training, and hunting situations where controlled expansion is not the primary goal. Typical applications include medium to large game hunting, such as deer or wild boar, especially in calibers like .308 Winchester or .223 Remington. The advantages of using Hornady FMJ bullets include deep penetration, minimal deformation, and high velocity retention, making them effective for achieving ethical kills while minimizing meat damage.
Specifications
Weight
55 gr (3.56 g)
Diameter
0.224″ (5.69 mm)
Sectional Density
0.157
BC G1
0.243
Type
Traditional/FMJ
Min. Twist
1:12.0
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .224 | 55gr | Traditional/FMJ are available in the following cartridges:
.22-250 Rem.
5.6 x 50 Mag.
5.56 x 45 NATO
.223 Rem.
.222 Rem.
.222 Rem. Mag.
.22 PPC USA
.22 Creedmoor
.224 Valkyrie
.220 Swift
5.6 x 57
5.6 x 70 R
5.6 x 61 SE v. Hofe
.223 WSSM
.224 Weath. Mag.
.220 Howell
5.6 x 61 R SE v. Hofe
.22 BR Rem.
5.6 x 57 R
.22 Nosler
.22 ARC
.219 Donaldson Wasp
.22 ARC (bolt action)
5.45 x 39 mm
.22-250 Ackley Improved
.223 Ackley Improved
5.7 x 28
5.6 x 50 R Mag.
.221 Rem. Fireball
.225 Win.
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Hornady · 55gr · BC 0.255
.224 | 52gr | MatchKing
Sierra · 52gr · BC 0.225
.224 | 52gr | Varmint Hollow Point
Speer · 52gr · BC 0.168
.224 | 55gr | Target FB
Berger · 55gr · BC 0.254
.224 | 55gr | SP BlitzKing
Sierra · 55gr · BC 0.271
.224 | 52gr | Target Match
Speer · 52gr · BC 0.253
.224 | 52gr | Match Jagd
RWS · 52gr · BC 0.22
.224 | 50gr | V-MAX
Hornady · 50gr · BC 0.242
.224 | 55gr | ORYX
Norma · 55gr · BC 0.185
.224 | 60gr | V-MAX
Hornady · 60gr · BC 0.265
.224 | 52gr | Match
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Community Load Data for .224 | 55gr | Traditional/FMJ
Loads for .224 | 55gr | Traditional/FMJ from our community:
45 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.56 x 45 NATO | Hodgdon H335 | 16.0 | 27.2 | 2.260 | 58491 (94%) | 3038 |
| 5.56 x 45 NATO | Hodgdon H335 | 18.0 | 27.2 | 2.260 | 58491 (94%) | 3123 |
| 5.56 x 45 NATO | Hodgdon H335 | 16.0 | 27.0 | 2.260 | 56822 (92%) | 3015 |
| 5.56 x 45 NATO | Hodgdon H335 | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 60616 (97%) | 3071 |
| .223 Rem. | Accurate Powders 2015 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.204 | 42778 (78%) | 2907 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N135 | 16.8 | ••.• | 2.260 | 35164 (64%) | 2654 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N135 | 16.8 | ••.• | 2.200 | 36561 (66%) | 2680 |
| .223 Rem. | Hodgdon BL-C2 | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 48357 (88%) | 2884 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N140 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.244 | 39852 (72%) | 2943 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N140 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.244 | 36465 (66%) | 2864 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N140 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.244 | 32194 (59%) | 2756 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N140 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.197 | 33172 (60%) | 2772 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N140 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.197 | 41208 (75%) | 2966 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N140 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.193 | 41305 (75%) | 2966 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N140 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.193 | 37803 (69%) | 2887 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N140 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.244 | 38853 (71%) | 2920 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N140 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.193 | 40299 (73%) | 2943 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N140 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.260 | 39384 (72%) | 2936 |
| 5.7 x 28 | Accurate Powders No. 7 | 4.0 | ••.• | 1.575 | 45871 (92%) | 1558 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 10.5 | ••.• | 2.244 | 51243 (93%) | 2523 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 10.5 | ••.• | 2.244 | 51478 (94%) | 2526 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 10.5 | ••.• | 2.244 | 47568 (86%) | 2467 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 10.5 | ••.• | 2.244 | 49306 (90%) | 2493 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 10.5 | ••.• | 2.244 | 49661 (90%) | 2500 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 10.5 | ••.• | 2.244 | 50488 (92%) | 2513 |