What rifle twist rates work best with the Hornady 52 Grain BTHP Match bullets?

These 52-grain projectiles are optimised for traditional and slower twist rate barrels, performing exceptionally well in 1:12" and 1:14" twists commonly found on .222 Remington and .22-250 Remington rifles, while remaining fully stable in standard 1:9" .223 Remington barrels.

Can I use these match bullets for hunting small game or pests in the Australian bush?

No, Hornady explicitly does not recommend these Match BTHP bullets for game hunting because their design can result in unpredictable terminal expansion. For pest control and small game, you should use dedicated expanding projectiles like Hornady V-MAX.

What is the ideal shooting distance for the 0.229 G1 Ballistic Coefficient profile of this projectile?

This bullet is specifically engineered for short-to-medium-range target disciplines spanning 100 to 300 metres. Beyond 300 metres, higher-grain, high-BC options like the 73-75 grain ELD Match are much better suited for mitigating wind drift.

Are these Hornady bullets compatible with standard single stage presses?

Yes, these reloading components are fully compatible with standard reloading presses using standard 7/8"x14 threaded dies, such as the Lee Precision Reloader Single Stage Press. Ensure you pair them with appropriate brass cases like .223 Remington or .22-250 Remington.

Match Bullets - Hornady 2249

The Hornady Match .22 Caliber 52 Grain BTHP (Boat Tail Hollow Point) bullet is a component projectile engineered for precision target competition and benchrest shooting. Built with a .224-inch (5.69 mm) diameter and a precision-swaged lead core, this projectile features Hornady's Advanced Manufacturing Process (AMP) copper alloy jacket to ensure virtually zero runout and near-zero wall thickness variation. The aerodynamic secant ogive profile and boat tail base minimise drag and promote flat trajectories, delivering dependable in-flight stability for handloaders reloading .224-calibre rifle cartridges such as the .223 Remington, .222 Remington, and .22-250 Remington.

Key Features

AMP Bullet Jackets: Features Advanced Manufacturing Process copper alloy jackets engineered for near-zero wall thickness variation and uniform concentricity.
Secant Ogive Profile: Geometric profile engineered to reduce aerodynamic drag, yielding flatter trajectories across target distances.
Boat Tail Base: Calibre-optimised boat tail configuration stabilises the projectile at high velocities.
Target-Grade Core: Precision-swaged lead core balances rotational symmetry and weight uniformity across each production batch.

Product Specifications

Manufacturer Model Number: 2249
Product Type: Component bullets (unloaded projectiles)
Quantity: 100 bullets per box
Calibre: .22 Calibre
Bullet Diameter: .224 in (5.69 mm)
Bullet Weight: 52 grains (approx. 3.37 g)
Bullet Style: Boat Tail Hollow Point (BTHP)
Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.229
Sectional Density: 0.148
Cartridge Compatibility: Rifle brass accepting .224" projectiles, including .223 Remington, 5.56×45mm NATO, .222 Remington, .22-250 Remington, .220 Swift, and .22 Nosler
Twist Rate Suitability: Optimised for 1:12" and 1:14" twist barrels; fully compatible with 1:9" twists

Who is the Hornady .224 52 Grain BTHP Match Bullet for?

Precision target shooters competing in short-to-medium-range benchrest disciplines — requires a lightweight .224 match bullet component featuring a 0.229 G1 ballistic coefficient to achieve tight group consistency across paper targets from 100 to 300 metres.
Handloaders assembling custom match ammunition for .223 Remington and .22-250 Remington rifles — requires a 52 grain bullet weight with a precise .224 in bullet diameter packaged in a 100 bullets per box quantity that stabilises reliably in standard 1:12" and 1:14" twist rifle barrels.

Less suitable for: Target shooting past 300 to 400 metres where a higher-grain, high-BC target bullet (such as a 68 to 75 grain match projectile) is required to resist wind drift, or game hunting where an expanding hunting bullet is necessary to ensure controlled, predictable terminal expansion.

SKU	HN42735LP
Model #	2249
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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