Are these Hornady 45 Grain Hornet bullets suitable for older pre-WWII .22 Hornet rifles?

You should verify your barrel dimensions before use. These projectiles feature a .224-inch diameter, whereas many early pre-WWII .22 Hornet rifles featured tight .223-inch grooves, which can cause dangerous pressure spikes if loaded improperly.

What barrel twist rates are recommended to stabilise the Hornady 2230 projectiles?

These 45-grain bullets are engineered to stabilise effectively in traditional, slow-twist barrels featuring 1:16-inch and 1:14-inch twist rates commonly found on classic .22 Hornet platforms.

What is the maximum effective range and game size limit for these bullets when pest hunting?

They are optimised for varmint pest control under 50 lbs at effective engagement distances out to 150 to 200 metres. Beyond 200 metres, the 0.202 G1 ballistic coefficient results in rapid energy loss and wind drift.

Do I need a firearms licence to purchase these reloading projectiles in Australia?

Yes. While unprimed projectiles are non-explosive components, state and territory firearms registries regulate ammunition components, and purchasers typically must hold an appropriate Category A or B firearms licence.

.224 Varmint Bullets - Hornady 2230

The Hornady Traditional Varmint .22 Caliber 45 Grain Hornet Spire Point bullet (MPN: 2230) is an unprimed reloading projectile engineered specifically for moderate-velocity cartridges such as the .22 Hornet. Built with a .224-inch diameter, a thin-profile AMP (Advanced Manufacturing Process) copper jacket, and an exposed lead spire tip, this 45-grain flat-base bullet delivers rapid, explosive terminal fragmentation at lower impact velocities where standard varmint bullets often fail to expand. Its short profile feeds reliably through rotary and box magazines while adhering to traditional cartridge overall length requirements.

Key Features

Low-Velocity Terminal Performance: Features an exposed lead spire point paired with an AMP copper jacket to initiate violent expansion at standard .22 Hornet factory-equivalent velocities between 2,400 and 2,700 feet per second.
Hornet-Specific Profile: Engineered with a short bearing surface and blunt spire point profile to seat to a 1.750-inch cartridge overall length, ensuring reliable cycling in classic bolt-action and rotary magazines.
Slow-Twist Stability: Optimized to fully stabilize in traditional slow-twist rifling found on legacy and modern .22 Hornet platforms, including 1:16-inch and 1:14-inch twist barrels.
Pest Control Application: Tailored for rapid energy dump on small varmints, offering flat trajectories across short-to-medium working ranges up to 200 yards.

Specifications

Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 2230
Calibre: .22 Calibre
Bullet Diameter: .224 inches (5.7 mm)
Bullet Weight: 45 grains (approx. 2.92 grams)
Bullet Style: Jacketed Spire Point (SP) with flat base
Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.202
Sectional Density: 0.128
Reference Cartridge Overall Length (C.O.L.): 1.750 inches
Recommended Target Threshold: Varmints under 50 lbs (approx. 23 kg)
Packaging: Box of 100 projectiles

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

Handloaders of classic .22 Hornet rifles and single-shot handguns — Stabilises reliably in slow 1:16-inch and 1:14-inch twist rate barrels while seating to a standard 1.750-inch reference overall length to clear traditional box and rotary magazines with this .22 Hornet reloading projectile.
Pest controllers targeting small varmints under 50 lbs — Yields immediate expansion at moderate impact velocities across working distances out to 185 metres, using a .224-inch diameter, 45-grain bullet with a 0.202 G1 ballistic coefficient for rapid energy transfer on rabbits, hares, and foxes.

Less suitable for: Target game weights exceeding 50 lbs (23 kg) such as pigs or goats where deep penetration is required, target engagement distances beyond 200 to 250 metres due to the rapid velocity drop of the 0.202 G1 ballistic coefficient, or early pre-WWII vintage rifles with tight .223-inch groove diameters; shooters targeting heavier game require controlled-expansion soft points, extended-distance pest shooters are better served by higher-BC polymer-tipped varmint bullets chambered in higher-capacity cartridges, and vintage bore owners require dedicated .223-diameter projectiles to prevent excessive chamber pressures.

SKU	HN42725LP
Model #	2230
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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