What barrel twist rate is required to properly stabilize the Hornady 52 grain ELD-M bullets?

These projectiles require a minimum recommended barrel twist rate of 1:14" or faster to achieve optimal stability. This makes them exceptionally well-suited for slower-twist factory barrels commonly found on traditional .223 Remington, .222 Remington, and .22-250 Remington rifles.

What is the effective distance range for the Hornady 52 grain ELD Match bullets?

With a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.247, this 52-grain projectile is optimized for short-to-intermediate distance target shooting and benchrest disciplines, typically performing best out to 200 to 300 metres. For extreme long-range applications reaching up to 1,000 metres, heavier .224 variants like the 75 or 88 grain ELD Match are much better suited.

Are these Hornady ELD Match projectiles suitable for hunting medium game in Australia?

No, these are dedicated match reloading projectiles featuring a polymer-tipped design engineered strictly for high-precision target shooting and benchrest accuracy. They lack the controlled terminal expansion required for ethical medium-to-large game hunting in the Australian bush.

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

Yes, while these bullets are inert metallic reloading components containing no propellant or primers, they are still subject to state and territory firearms regulations across Australia. Australian retail and postal compliance typically requires proof of an appropriate firearms licence to purchase and ship reloading projectiles.

Match Bullets - Hornady 22491

The Hornady .224 22 Cal 52 Grain Eld-M Match Bullets 100 Pack is an unprimed, uncharged metallic cartridge reloading component engineered for precision target shooting and benchrest disciplines. Designed for short-to-medium-range performance, this projectile features an aerodynamic secant ogive, boat tail base, and Hornady Heat Shield tip. Its polymer tip resists deformation caused by aerodynamic frictional heating, preserving meplat geometry and maintaining a stable drag profile in flight. Produced with AMP (Advanced Manufacturing Process) bullet jackets, it delivers near-zero jacket wall runout for high rotational balance and concentricity in .22-calibre centre-fire rifles.

Key Features

Heat Shield Tip: Employs a specialized polymer immune to aerodynamic friction heating, maintaining meplat integrity and flight consistency.
AMP Bullet Jackets: Features advanced manufacturing process copper jackets with near-zero wall thickness variation to optimize rotational symmetry.
Optimised Aerodynamic Profile: Combines a streamlined secant ogive with a boat tail base to achieve a 0.247 G1 ballistic coefficient.
Magazine Clearance: Measures 0.796 inches in overall bullet length, staying well within standard SAAMI overall cartridge length limits for internal box and AR-15 pattern magazines.
Broad Stability Window: Stabilises cleanly in standard, slower factory barrel rifling twists down to 1:14".

Specifications

Calibre: 22 Calibre / .224" (5.7 mm)
Bullet Weight: 52 Grains (approx. 3.37 g)
Bullet Type: ELD Match (Polymer-tipped secant ogive with boat tail)
Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.247
Sectional Density: 0.148
Overall Bullet Length: 0.796 inches
Minimum Twist Rate: 1:14" or faster
Package Quantity: 100 bullets per box

Who is the Hornady .224 22 Cal 52 Grain Eld-M Match Bullets 100 Pack for?

Precision target shooters loading .223 Remington or .22-250 Remington — requires a 0.796 inches overall bullet length that feeds cleanly within standard magazine dimensions while utilizing a 52 Grains profile to maximise velocity out to 200–300 metres with this reloading match projectile.
Benchrest shooters utilizing 1:14" or faster twist barrels — achieves clean projectile stabilization in traditional slow-twist factory rifling down to a 1:14" minimum twist rate, leveraging a 0.247 G1 ballistic coefficient for flat trajectories at short to intermediate match distances with this reloading match projectile.

Less suitable for: Long-range applications from 500 to 1,000 metres; heavier 73 to 88 grain .224 match projectiles with higher G1 ballistic coefficients of 0.398 to 0.545 paired with faster 1:7" to 1:8" twist barrels are substantially better suited.

SKU	HN42736LP
Model #	22491
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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