.224 | 55gr | Hornady Traditional/FMJ bullet load data

.224 | 55gr | Hornady Traditional/FMJ

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Traditional/FMJ
Contains lead
SKU: 2267
Twist: 1:12.0

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:

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Community Load Data for .224 | 55gr | Traditional/FMJ

Loads for .224 | 55gr | Traditional/FMJ from our community:

18 loads

cartridgePowderBarrel (in)Charge (gr)OAL (in)Max. Pressure (psi)Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.223 Rem.Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N12023.620.32.22643533 (79%)2969
5.56 x 45 NATOHodgdon H33516.527.02.26056610 (91%)3035
5.56 x 45 NATOHodgdon H33516.527.02.26056459 (91%)3031
.223 Rem.Vihtavuori N13320.1••.•2.2605 (0%)2720
5.56 x 45 NATOLovex S05313.8••.•2.26053506 (86%)2762
5.56 x 45 NATOIMR IMR 422720.0••.•2.22649414 (79%)2949
5.56 x 45 NATOHodgdon Hodgdon H33516.0••.•2.22659741 (96%)3054
5.56 x 45 NATOHodgdon Hodgdon H33520.0••.•2.22659741 (96%)3215
5.56 x 45 NATOHodgdon Hodgdon H33520.0••.•2.22658204 (93%)3192
5.56 x 45 NATOHodgdon Hodgdon H33520.0••.•2.22658943 (95%)3202
.223 Rem.Hodgdon Hodgdon H33516.0••.•2.22651140 (93%)2917
.223 Rem.Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N13024.0••.•2.22649893 (91%)3097
5.56 x 45 NATOShooters World Tactical Rifle16.0••.•2.26057305 (92%)2946
5.56 x 45 NATOShooters World Tactical Rifle20.0••.•2.26057305 (92%)3100
.222 Rem.Vihtavuori N12020.1••.•2.13048124 (90%)2920
.223 Rem.Hodgdon H32216.0••.•2.22047921 (87%)2874
5.56 x 45 NATOShooters World AR-Plus16.0••.•2.24556449 (91%)2995
.223 Rem.Hodgdon H33516.0••.•2.26038986 (71%)2680