What rifle calibres and twist rates are compatible with the Hornady 55 Grain Spire Point bullets?

These .224 diameter bullets are fully compatible with popular varmint calibres such as .223 Remington, .556x45mm NATO, .22-250 Remington, .222 Remington, and .220 Swift. The 55-grain profile stabilises reliably across a wide span of rifling twists, ranging from traditional slower rates like 1:12 or 1:14 up to modern fast twists including 1:9, 1:8, and 1:7.

Do these Model 2265B bullets feature a crimping cannelure?

No, the Model 2265B bulk pack features a smooth shank without a cannelure, setting it apart from the otherwise similar Model 2266 variant. Because they lack a crimp groove, these projectiles rely entirely on case neck tension to secure them in place, a preference for benchrest shooters aiming for more consistent bullet release.

What is the recommended effective range and target size for hunting with this Spire Point bullet?

These bullets are engineered specifically for short-to-medium range varmint and pest control, such as foxes, wild dogs, and rabbits within an effective range of 0 to 300 metres. Beyond 400 metres, the modest G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.235 leads to increased velocity decay and wind drift. They are strictly designed for small game and should not be used on medium or large game like deer or pigs.

Are there any specific firearms licensing requirements for purchasing these reloading bullets in Australia?

Yes, while these projectiles are inert metallic components containing no electrical circuitry or power sources, Australian state and territory firearms regulations govern the purchase and possession of reloading components. Depending on your specific jurisdiction, you may be required to present a valid Category A or B firearms licence at the time of purchase.

.224 Bullets - Hornady 2265B

The Hornady .224 22 Cal 55 Grain Spire Point (SP) bullet bulk pack (MPN 2265B) provides commercial ammunition loaders and high-volume handloaders with precision-engineered component projectiles. Featuring Hornady's Advanced Manufacturing Process (AMP) copper jacket wrapped around a swaged lead core, these flat-base bullets ensure uniform wall thickness and concentricity. The classic exposed lead Spire Point design initiates rapid expansion and fragmentation upon soft-tissue impact, making it an effective choice for varmint and small game control as well as high-volume range training.

Key Features

Precision AMP Jacket: Features an Advanced Manufacturing Process copper jacket with virtually zero wall-thickness variation, ensuring consistent rotational stability and flight dynamics.
Rapid Expansion Spire Point: Combines an exposed lead tip with a flat base to deliver dependable terminal expansion and energy transfer on pest species.
Smooth Shank Profile: Built without a crimping cannelure, allowing handloaders to tune seating depth and rely on consistent neck tension across various benchrest and field loads.
Broad Barrel Twist Compatibility: The 55-grain profile stabilises reliably across standard .22-calibre rifling twists, from slow 1:12" and 1:14" barrels up to faster 1:9", 1:8", and 1:7" setups.
Bulk OEM Packaging: Packaged in a bulk 6,000-count OEM box (approximate projectile weight of 21 kg) designed for high-throughput progressive presses.

Specifications

Calibre: .22 Calibre
Bullet Diameter: .224 inches (5.69 mm)
Bullet Weight: 55 grains (approx. 3.56 grams)
Bullet Type: Spire Point (SP), exposed lead soft point, flat base
Cannelure: No
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.235 (G1)
Sectional Density: 0.157
Packaging Quantity: 6,000 count bulk pack
Cartridge Compatibility: .223 Remington / 5.56×45mm NATO, .22-250 Remington, .222 Remington, .220 Swift, .22 Nosler, and other .224-calibre chambers

Who is the Hornady .224 22 Cal 55 Grain Sp Bullets 6000 Pack for?

Commercial ammunition loaders — handles high-throughput automated assembly lines with a bulk 6,000-count packaging configuration of uniform .224-diameter component projectiles.
High-volume handloaders — supplies continuous component volume for progressive reloading presses with a single bulk carton containing 6,000 .224 reloading bullets.
Varmint hunters shooting small game up to 300 metres — leverages rapid soft-point tissue expansion across short-to-medium distances using a balanced 55-grain projectile backed by a 0.235 G1 ballistic coefficient.
Benchrest target shooters — utilises a cannelure-free smooth shank design across these 55-grain .224 reloading bullets to achieve precise neck tension and consistent bullet release without roll crimping.

Less suitable for: Long-range shooting beyond 300 to 400 metres where a 0.235 G1 ballistic coefficient experiences accelerated velocity decay, which is better served by heavy-for-calibre match boat-tail projectiles; or hunting medium-to-large game such as deer and pigs where rapid fragmentation fails to penetrate, requiring bonded-core or monolithic expanding hunting bullets.

SKU	HN42747LP
Model #	2265B
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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