.224 | 60gr | Hornady Varmint

by Hornady · See details on brand website

Varmint

Contains lead

SKU: o_2270

Twist: 1:13.0

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

60 gr (3.89 g)

Diameter

0.224″ (5.69 mm)

Sectional Density

0.171

BC G1

0.264

Type

Varmint

Min. Twist

1:13.0

Related Load Recipes

Load recipes using .224 | 60gr | Varmint are available in the following cartridges:

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Community Load Data for .224 | 60gr | Varmint

Loads for .224 | 60gr | Varmint from our community:

cartridge

Powder

4 loads

cartridge	Powder	Barrel (in)	Charge (gr)	OAL (in)	Max. Pressure (psi)	Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.22-250 Rem.	Vihtavuori N135	20.0	32.0	2.350	48154 (82%)	3136
.223 Rem.	Hodgdon Benchmark	16.0	24.2	2.260	49139 (89%)	2730
.223 Rem.	Hodgdon Benchmark	16.0	24.2	2.260	49008 (89%)	2723
.222 Rem.	Vihtavuori N120	20.1	••.•	2.126	48182 (90%)	2808