.224 | 55gr | Speer TNT
by Speer · See details on brand website
The Speer TNT bullet is designed for handloaders and hunters seeking a high-performance projectile with rapid expansion and deep penetration. Featuring a lightweight, hollow-point design, the TNT offers excellent terminal ballistics, making it ideal for hunting small to medium game such as deer and varmint. Its construction ensures reliable expansion upon impact, facilitating a quick, humane kill. The Speer TNT is suitable for a variety of calibers, including .223 Remington and .243 Winchester, allowing for versatility across many hunting scenarios. Advantages include flat trajectory, minimal recoil, and the ability to fragment upon impact, enhancing lethality and ensuring optimal energy transfer.
Specifications
Weight
55 gr (3.56 g)
Diameter
0.224″ (5.69 mm)
Sectional Density
0.157
BC G1
0.233
Type
TNT
Min. Twist
1:12.0
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .224 | 55gr | TNT are available in the following cartridges:
.22 Creedmoor
5.6 x 57
.223 WSSM
.225 Win.
.220 Swift
.22-250 Ackley Improved
.22-250 Rem.
.224 Weath. Mag.
.22 Nosler
.22 ARC
5.6 x 50 Mag.
.22 PPC USA
5.6 x 61 R SE v. Hofe
.224 Valkyrie
5.6 x 50 R Mag.
.222 Rem. Mag.
.223 Rem.
5.56 x 45 NATO
.222 Rem.
5.7 x 28
.22 Picra
.219 Donaldson Wasp
.221 Rem. Fireball
5.6 x 70 R
5.6 x 61 SE v. Hofe
.22 Rem. Jet Mag.
.22 ARC (bolt action)
.223 Ackley Improved
.220 Howell
.22 Ackley Hornet
.218 Bee
.22 BR Rem.
5.45 x 39 mm
.22 Hornet
5.6 x 57 R
.219 Zipper
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Community Load Data for .224 | 55gr | TNT
Loads for .224 | 55gr | TNT from our community:
7 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N110 | 22.0 | 18.0 | 2.260 | 52283 (95%) | 2953 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Ramshot TAC | 24.1 | 36.0 | 2.383 | 55477 (94%) | 3501 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Ramshot TAC | 24.1 | 35.0 | 2.383 | 51663 (88%) | 3425 |
| .224 Valkyrie | Alliant Powder Reloder-10x | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.180 | 52562 (96%) | 3212 |
| .224 Valkyrie | Alliant Powder Reloder-10x | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.180 | 48776 (89%) | 3163 |
| 5.56 x 45 NATO | Alliant Powder Reloder-7 | 8.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 57914 (93%) | 2402 |
| .22-250 Ackley Improved | Winchester 6.5 StaBall | 25.0 | ••.• | 2.350 | 52649 (91%) | 3530 |