What makes the Hornady 45 Grain Bee bullet suitable for tubular-magazine lever-action rifles?

The Model 2229 features a short, blunt Jacketed Hollow Point Flat Base profile with a cannelure and an overall length of 0.507 inches. This specific geometry ensures safe feeding in tubular magazines like the Winchester Model 65 without risking primer detonation from pointed tips.

What is the effective working range and ballistic performance of this projectile?

This bullet is engineered for short- to medium-range varmint shooting inside 150 to 200 yards. Due to its low G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.108 and flat base design, wind drift and velocity decay increase significantly beyond 200 metres, making it less suitable for long-range target work.

Are there any special Australian regulatory compliance or licensing requirements for purchasing these projectiles?

As bare, unprimed metallic reloading components, these projectiles do not require an electrical SAA/RCM certification or complex power compliance. While bare projectiles generally do not require a formal ammunition purchase endorsement in most Australian jurisdictions, you must still comply with your state or territory firearms legislation regarding mail-order delivery and component handling.

How do these projectiles perform regarding expansion at lower velocities?

The Hornady Bee bullets are specifically engineered with a thin jacket mouth and an exposed hollow point cavity to deliver reliable low-velocity expansion. They achieve explosive upset and rapid fragmentation even at modest impact velocities down to 1,600 to 2,200 fps, making them ideal for classic rimmed cartridges.

22 Caliber Bullets - Hornady 2229

The Hornady Traditional Varmint .22 Calibre 45 Grain HP Bee projectile is an inert reloading component engineered specifically for classic, low-capacity .22 centrebore cartridges. Featuring an Advanced Manufacturing Process (AMP) match-grade jacket with a pure lead core, this flat base hollow point is designed to expand rapidly at lower impact velocities between 1,600 and 2,200 fps (488 to 670 m/s). Its short, blunt ogive profile enables safe operation in tubular-magazine lever-action firearms as well as short box magazines, making it an effective choice for short- to medium-range pest management inside 137 to 183 metres (150 to 200 yards).

Key Features

Blunt Ogive Profile: Engineered with a compact profile to ensure safe cycling in tubular magazines without exceeding maximum overall cartridge length restrictions.
AMP Bullet Jacket: Built with uniform wall thickness and concentricity for consistent bench-rest accuracy and reliable chamber alignment.
Low-Velocity Hollow Point: Designed with a thin jacket mouth and exposed cavity to initiate rapid fragmentation at modest rimmed-cartridge velocities.
Classic Cartridge Compatibility: Developed primarily for the .218 Bee, while also functioning in vintage calibres such as the .22 Hornet, .219 Zipper, .22 Remington Jet, and .22 Spitfire.

Product Specifications

Bullet Calibre: .22 Calibre
Bullet Diameter: 0.224 in (5.69 mm)
Bullet Weight: 45 grains (approx. 2.92 grams)
Bullet Overall Length (OAL): 0.507 inches
Profile: Jacketed Hollow Point Flat Base (JHP FB) with cannelure
Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.108
Sectional Density: 0.128
Box Quantity: 100 projectiles

Who is the Hornady .224 22 Cal 45 Grain Bee Bullets 100 Pack – For 218 Bee for?

Vintage .218 Bee lever-action rifle owners — provides safe tubular magazine feeding and reliable cycling via a short 0.507-inch bullet overall length and blunt ogive profile built specifically for this classic reloading rifle projectile.
Classic .22 Hornet farm pest control shooters — produces explosive terminal upset on perimeter varmints at modest chamber pressures using a lightweight 45-grain bullet weight that expands down to low impact velocities within 137 to 183 metres.

Less suitable for: Long-range shooting past 200 to 300 metres or high-velocity rounds like .223 Remington, .22-250, or .220 Swift operating above 3,200 fps, where a boat-tail polymer-tipped bullet with a higher ballistic coefficient fits better to resist wind deflection.

SKU	HN42724LP
Model #	2229
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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