.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:
.22-250 Rem.
.22-250 Ackley Improved
.225 Win.
.22 Nosler
.223 Ackley Improved
.224 Valkyrie
.223 Rem.
5.7 x 28
.22 Picra
.22 PPC USA
5.6 x 57
5.6 x 70 R
.224 Weath. Mag.
.22 BR Rem.
5.45 x 39 mm
5.6 x 57 R
5.6 x 50 R Mag.
.222 Rem. Mag.
5.6 x 61 SE v. Hofe
.22 Rem. Jet Mag.
.22 ARC (bolt action)
.220 Howell
.22 ARC
5.56 x 45 NATO
.22 Creedmoor
.222 Rem.
.223 WSSM
.221 Rem. Fireball
.219 Donaldson Wasp
5.6 x 50 Mag.
5.6 x 61 R SE v. Hofe
.220 Swift
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.224 | 55gr | V-MAX
Hornady · 55gr · BC 0.255
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Sierra · 52gr · BC 0.225
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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
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Community Load Data for .224 | 55gr | TNT
Loads for .224 | 55gr | TNT from our community:
11 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N133 | 23.8 | 23.2 | 2.236 | 43024 (78%) | 2972 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N133 | 23.8 | 23.4 | 2.236 | 44209 (80%) | 2995 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N133 | 23.8 | 23.0 | 2.236 | 41944 (76%) | 2949 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Hodgdon H380 | 24.1 | ••.• | 2.400 | 52682 (90%) | 3527 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N110 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 52283 (95%) | 2953 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Ramshot TAC | 24.1 | ••.• | 2.383 | 55477 (94%) | 3501 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Ramshot TAC | 24.1 | ••.• | 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 |