What is the recommended maximum effective distance for the Hornady 50 Grain Spire Point bullets when hunting small pests?

These bullets are optimised for short-to-moderate pest control within 250 to 300 metres. Beyond this distance, the G1 Ballistic Coefficient of 0.214 causes velocity and energy to drop off quickly, meaning polymer-tipped boat-tail projectiles like the Hornady V-MAX are better suited for extended long-range shooting.

Will these flat-base 50 grain bullets stabilise properly in older, slower rifle twist rates?

Yes, their short length and traditional flat-base profile make them highly versatile and well-suited for stabilising in older or slower barrel twist rates such as 1:12 or 1:14 inches commonly found in vintage .222 Rem and .22-250 rifles, while still performing reliably in modern 1:9 or 1:8 barrels.

Are these Hornady 2245 bullets suitable for medium-to-large game hunting in the Australian bush?

No, these bullets feature a thin jacket and exposed lead tip designed for rapid, explosive terminal fragmentation on thin-skinned small pests like foxes and rabbits. For medium-to-large game such as deer or pigs, you should use bonded or controlled-expansion projectiles like the Hornady InterLock or CX.

Do I need a firearm licence to purchase these reloading bullets from XHunter in Australia?

While projectiles are unprimed components and not classified as dangerous explosive goods like propellants or primers, retail purchase regulations vary across Australian states and territories, and licensed firearms dealers commonly require a standard firearm licence check during the transaction under local State Firearms Acts.

.224 Varmint Bullets - Hornady 2245

The Hornady .224 22 Cal 50 Grain Spire Point (SP) Bullets are component projectiles engineered for handloading standard .22 calibre centrebeam cartridges. Featuring a traditional flat base profile and an exposed lead core, these projectiles deliver rapid, explosive terminal fragmentation upon impact with thin-skinned pest species. They are constructed using Hornady's Advanced Manufacturing Process (AMP) copper jackets to achieve concentricity and uniform wall thickness, supporting consistent accuracy in popular chamberings such as .22 Hornet, .222 Remington, .223 Remington, and .22-250 Remington.

Key Features

Traditional Spire Point Flat Base: The flat-base outline stabilises efficiently in slow rifling twists such as 1:12" and 1:14", while remaining compatible with standard modern 1:9" and 1:8" twist barrels.
AMP Bullet Jacket: Built with a match-grade Advanced Manufacturing Process jacket featuring near-zero wall thickness variation to maintain benchrest-grade flight consistency.
Rapid Terminal Fragmentation: Designed with a thin jacket mouth and exposed soft lead point to ensure dramatic energy transfer and expansion across low-to-high velocity thresholds.
Wide Velocity Tolerance: Functions reliably across moderate-velocity rounds like the .22 Hornet at approximately 2,600 fps up to high-velocity chamberings exceeding 3,800 fps in the .22-250 Remington.

Specifications

Calibre / Diameter: .22 Calibre / .224 inches (5.7 mm)
Bullet Weight: 50 grains (approx. 3.24 grams)
Bullet Profile: Spire Point (SP), Flat Base
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.214 (G1)
Sectional Density: 0.142
Box Quantity: 100 count
Cartridge Compatibility: .22 Hornet, .222 Remington, .223 Remington / 5.56x45mm NATO, .22-250 Remington, .220 Swift

Who is the Hornady .224 50 Grain Spire Point Bullet for?

Varmint and pest hunters — Need rapid fragmentation on small pests like foxes, rabbits, and hares inside 250 to 300 metres, utilising a lightweight 50-grain flat-base profile that reliably expands at moderate down-range velocities.
Handloaders developing precision target and pest loads — Require consistent trajectory and barrel-twist versatility in .223 Remington or .22-250 rifles, benefiting from a 0.214 G1 ballistic coefficient and concentric AMP jacket construction across every 100-count box.

Less suitable for: Engagement distances exceeding 250 to 300 metres where the 0.214 G1 ballistic coefficient sheds velocity rapidly, requiring a boat-tail polymer-tipped projectile for flatter trajectory and wind resistance; or medium-to-large game hunting such as deer and pigs, where a bonded or controlled-expansion bullet is needed to achieve deep penetration.

SKU	HN42734LP
Model #	2245
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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