.224 | 55gr | Hornady Varmint

Name: .224 | 55gr | Hornady Varmint
Brand: Hornady

Varmint

Contains lead

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

55 gr (3.56 g)

Diameter

0.224″ (5.69 mm)

Sectional Density

0.157

Type

Varmint

Related Load Recipes

Load recipes using .224 | 55gr | Varmint are available in the following cartridges:

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Community Load Data for .224 | 55gr | Varmint

Loads for .224 | 55gr | Varmint from our community:

cartridge

Powder

1 loads

cartridge	Powder	Barrel (in)	Charge (gr)	OAL (in)	Max. Pressure (psi)	Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.22-250 Rem.	Norma Norma 201	24.0	34.2	2.315	8 (0%)	3501