.224 | 62gr | Hornady Traditional/FMJ
by Hornady · See details on brand website
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
62 gr (4.02 g)
Diameter
0.224″ (5.69 mm)
Sectional Density
0.177
BC G1
0.274
Type
Traditional/FMJ
Min. Twist
1:9.0
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .224 | 62gr | Traditional/FMJ are available in the following cartridges:
.22 ARC
.22 ARC (bolt action)
.22 BR Rem.
.22 Creedmoor
.22 Nosler
.22 PPC USA
.22-250 Ackley Improved
.22-250 Rem.
.220 Howell
.220 Swift
.221 Rem. Fireball
.223 Ackley Improved
.223 Rem.
.223 WSSM
.224 Valkyrie
.225 Win.
5.6 x 50 Mag.
5.6 x 57
5.6 x 57 R
5.6 x 61 R SE v. Hofe
5.6 x 61 SE v. Hofe
5.6 x 70 R
5.45 x 39 mm
5.56 x 45 NATO
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Same-caliber projectiles within ±0.003", ±5gr, ±7.5% length and matching lead content from other brands.
.224 | 60gr | V-MAX
Hornady · 60gr · BC 0.265
.224 | 60gr | Tipped MatchKing
Sierra · 60gr · BC 0.323
.224 | 62gr | ELD-VT
Hornady · 62gr · BC 0.395
.224 | 60gr | Ballistic Tip Varmint
Nosler · 60gr · BC 0.27
.224 | 65gr | GameKing
Sierra · 65gr · BC 0.303
.224 | 62gr | Scirocco
Swift · 62gr · BC 0.307
.224 | 62gr | FMJ BT
Armscor · 62gr · BC 0.35
.224 | 62gr | FMJ
Speer · 62gr · BC 0.307
Community Load Data for .224 | 62gr | Traditional/FMJ
Loads for .224 | 62gr | Traditional/FMJ from our community:
13 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .22-250 Rem. | Hodgdon H4895 | 24.0 | 34.5 | 2.350 | 63775 (98%) | 3533 |
| 5.56 x 45 NATO | Vihtavuori N140 | 16.5 | 24.0 | 2.260 | 53008 (85%) | 2759 |
| .223 Rem. | Accurate Powders 2230 | 16.0 | 23.5 | 2.260 | 50818 (92%) | 2766 |
| 5.56 x 45 NATO | Hodgdon VARGET | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 50549 (81%) | 2884 |
| 5.56 x 45 NATO | Hodgdon CFE223 | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 56207 (90%) | 2867 |
| 5.56 x 45 NATO | Hodgdon CFE223 | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 57490 (92%) | 2887 |
| 5.56 x 45 NATO | Hodgdon CFE223 | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 58787 (94%) | 2910 |
| 5.56 x 45 NATO | Hodgdon BL-C2 | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 56891 (91%) | 2877 |
| 5.56 x 45 NATO | Hodgdon BL-C2 | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 50840 (82%) | 2785 |
| 5.56 x 45 NATO | Hodgdon CFE223 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.235 | 60466 (97%) | 3114 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N530 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 51039 (93%) | 2835 |
| .223 Rem. | Hodgdon VARGET | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 47340 (86%) | 2756 |
| .222 Rem. Mag. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.280 | 53679 (91%) | 2936 |