Are these Hornady #2265 bullets cannular or non-cannelured, and what is their optimal operating range?

Model #2265 is a non-cannelured spire point bullet featuring a flat base and a modest G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.235. They are optimized for reliable accuracy and rapid, explosive fragmentation inside 200 to 300 metres, making them exceptionally effective for close- to medium-range pest control.

What twist rates are required to properly stabilise the 55 grain Spire Point bullets in standard .224 calibre cartridges?

These 55 grain projectiles are designed to stabilise effectively in standard slow-twist .22 calibre barrels, such as traditional 1:12 and 1:14 twists found in .222 Remington and .22-250, as well as modern fast twists up to 1:9 or 1:8 in .223 Remington.

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

Yes. As unprimed projectiles, their sale is governed by state and territory firearms legislation across Australia. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may be required to show a valid firearms licence registered for a corresponding category or calibre at the time of purchase.

Can I use these 55 grain bullets for hunting medium-to-large game like deer or pigs?

No. These are built strictly for varmints and small predators such as foxes, wild dogs, feral cats, and hares. They feature a thin AMP copper jacket engineered for rapid terminal fragmentation, which lacks the controlled penetration required for humane vitals hits on medium-to-large Australian game.

Varmint Bullets - Hornady 2265

The Hornady Traditional Varmint™ .22 Calibre 55 Grain Spire Point (model 2265) is an unprimed, flat-base handloading projectile engineered for .224-calibre centerfire cartridges. Built with an exposed lead soft point and a match-grade AMP® (Advanced Manufacturing Process) copper jacket, this bullet delivers rapid, explosive terminal fragmentation upon impact. It provides swift energy transfer for humane pest eradication and stabilises across standard barrel twist rates ranging from traditional 1:12" and 1:14" twists up to modern 1:9" and 1:8" twist barrels. Each box contains 100 non-cannelured projectiles designed for consistent feeding and uniform chambering.

Key Features

Rapid Terminal Fragmentation: Thin AMP® copper jacket paired with a swaged lead core ensures violent expansion even at reduced downrange velocities.
Aerodynamic Spire Point Profile: Produces flat trajectories within standard hunting envelopes, supported by a non-cannelured smooth bearing surface.
Broad Cartridge Compatibility: Developed for reloading popular centerfire cases including .223 Remington, 5.56 NATO, .22-250 Remington, .222 Remington, .220 Swift, and .22 Hornet.
Velocity Envelope: Accommodates operational velocities from standard .223 Rem velocities of 2,800–3,200 fps up to high-velocity loadings of 3,500–3,800 fps in .22-250 Rem.

Specifications

Manufacturer Model Number: 2265
Calibre: .22 Calibre
Bullet Diameter: .224 inches (5.69 mm)
Bullet Weight: 55 grains (approx. 3.56 grams)
Bullet Profile: Spire Point (SP), Flat Base (non-cannelured)
G1 Ballistic Coefficient: 0.235
Sectional Density: 0.157
Jacket Construction: AMP® copper jacket with swaged lead core
Quantity: 100 Pack

Who is the Hornady .224 22 Cal 55 Grain Sp Bullets 100 Pack for?

Varmint Control and Small-Predator Hunters — Requires the rapid terminal fragmentation of a 55 grains .224 inches varmint bullet to deliver immediate energy transfer and humane kills on invasive pests such as foxes, wild dogs, feral cats, and hares.
Economical High-Volume Handloaders — Utilises a 100 Pack of flat-base 55 grains projectiles with a 0.235 G1 ballistic coefficient for cost-effective plinking and small-game field handloads inside 200 to 300 metres.

Less suitable for: Medium-to-large game hunting (such as deer, pigs, or feral goats) where violent fragmentation prevents humane vitals penetration, or extended-range shooting past 300 metres where a flat base and 0.235 G1 ballistic coefficient produce high wind deflection; these applications require heavier bonded/monolithic hunting bullets or high-BC boat-tail polymer-tipped projectiles.

SKU	HN42746LP
Model #	2265
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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