What is the recommended maximum effective distance and target size for the Hornady 55 Grain Spire Point bullets?

These bullets are specifically engineered for small varmints and pests under 50 lbs, such as rabbits, foxes, and wild dogs, typically within a working range of 0 to 300 metres. Engaging animals over 50 lbs or shooting beyond 400 metres is not recommended due to rapid fragmentation and the 0.235 G1 Ballistic Coefficient, which increases susceptibility to wind drift at longer distances.

What barrel twist rates are compatible with the Hornady 55 Grain SP 2266B bulk pack?

The 55-grain weight stabilizes cleanly in a wide variety of platforms, performing well in traditional slow-twist barrels like 1:12 or 1:14 inches common in older .222 and .22-250 rifles, as well as modern fast-twist barrels ranging from 1:7 to 1:9 inches found on many .223 Remington setups.

Do I need to provide a firearms licence to purchase this bulk pack of 6,000 projectiles in Australia?

Yes. Although these unprimed projectiles contain no gunpowder or priming compounds, Australian state and territory firearm acts regulate all ammunition components. XHunter is required to verify a valid Category A or B firearms licence (or your state equivalent) prior to processing and dispatching your order.

Can I use a roll or taper crimp with this specific bullet model during the reloading process?

Yes, this bullet features an integrated crimping cannelure designed to allow handloaders to apply a firm roll or taper crimp. This is particularly beneficial for preventing bullet setback during feeding in semi-automatic or magazine-fed rifles.

Bulk 224 Bullets - Hornady 2266B

The Hornady Traditional Varmint .22 Caliber (.224") 55 Grain Spire Point (SP) with Cannelure is an inert reloading projectile engineered for rapid terminal expansion on small game and agricultural pests. Featuring Hornady's Advanced Manufacturing Process (AMP) copper jacket and an exposed lead-alloy tip, this bullet initiates explosive expansion across standard velocities. Its integrated cannelure enables a secure roll or taper crimp, preventing bullet setback during feeding. Supplied in a bulk master carton of 6,000 projectiles, this component is suited to high-volume loading for popular centerfire cartridges including .223 Remington, 5.56×45mm NATO, .22-250 Remington, and .222 Remington.

Key Features

AMP Match-Grade Jacket: Built with a concentric copper jacket and an exposed soft point that produces violent fragmentation on thin-skinned game.
Integrated Cannelure: Allows positive mechanical crimping to hold seating depth under spring pressure and recoil in magazine-fed rifles.
Broad Barrel Compatibility: The 55-grain profile stabilizes consistently across both legacy slow twists (1:12" and 1:14") and modern fast-twist barrels (1:7" to 1:9").
Master Bulk Packaging: Packaged as a 6,000-count OEM case designed to minimise production interruptions and reduce component costs for volume operations.

Specifications

Calibre: .22 Caliber
Bullet Diameter: 0.224 inches (5.69 mm)
Bullet Weight: 55 grains (approx. 3.56 g)
Bullet Style: Spire Point (SP) with cannelure and secant ogive
Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.235
Sectional Density: 0.157
Package Quantity: 6,000 projectiles per carton
Case Weight: Approximately 21.4 kg (47.1 lbs)

Who is the Hornady .224 55 Grain SP with Cannelure 6000 Pack for?

High-volume commercial reloaders and pest controllers — requires bulk packaging of 6,000 projectiles per case to maintain continuous press operation while loading 55-grain soft point varmint bullets for feral cat, fox, and rabbit control.
Target shooters and trainers using .223 Remington or .22-250 platforms — relies on a standard 0.224-inch diameter profile and a 0.235 G1 ballistic coefficient to replicate duty and field ballistics reliably across short-to-medium working ranges up to 300 metres.

Less suitable for: Game animals over 50 lbs (approx. 22.7 kg) such as pigs, goats, or deer, where rapid fragmentation causes insufficient penetration (requiring heavier, controlled-expansion bonded or monolithic projectiles), or long-range engagements beyond 300 to 400 metres where a higher-BC, 68-grain to 75-grain boat-tail match bullet is required to resist wind drift.

SKU	HN42749LP
Model #	2266B
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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