What barrel twist rate do I need to properly stabilise the Hornady 69 grain ELD-VT bullets?

These bullets specifically require a 1:8 inch twist rate or faster to achieve proper stabilisation due to their elongated design and polymer tip. Traditional slower twist rates such as 1:12 or 1:9, commonly found on older factory .223 Rem or .22-250 barrels, will fail to stabilise them effectively.

Can I use these 69 grain ELD-VT bullets for hunting medium-sized game like deer or pigs in the Australian bush?

No, these projectiles are engineered specifically for rapid terminal fragmentation on varmints and predators like foxes, feral cats, and rabbits. They are not designed for medium-to-large game such as deer or pigs, where controlled expansion and deep penetration are required.

Are there any specific Australian regulatory compliance or electrical requirements for purchasing these reloading bullets?

As unprimed, inert reloading projectiles, electrical standards such as 240V mains power compatibility and SAA/RCM compliance markings are not applicable. Projectiles are standard reloading components in Australia, though end-users must still comply with local state and territory firearm and reloading storage guidelines.

22 Cal Bullets - Hornady 22772

The Hornady .224 22 Cal 69 Grain ELD-VT Bullets (100 Pack) are match-grade reloading components engineered for long-range aerodynamic performance and violent terminal fragmentation. Designed for .224-bore centerfire cartridges including the .223 Remington, .224 Valkyrie, 22 Nosler, and .22-250 Remington, each projectile features a Heat Shield polymer tip sitting above an internal cavity. This air-gap construction shifts the centre of gravity rearward to yield a high 0.424 G1 ballistic coefficient while ensuring instantaneous, explosive expansion across varmint-hunting distances stretching past 400 to 600 metres.

Key Features

Heat Shield Polymer Tip: Resists aerodynamic frictional heating to prevent meplat deformation during high-velocity flight.
Internal Cavity Design: Creates an engineered air gap between the polymer tip and lead core, elongating the profile for improved aerodynamic efficiency while initiating rapid breakup on impact.
AMP Bullet Jackets: Advanced Manufacturing Process jackets deliver virtually zero concentricity runout and uniform wall thickness for consistent match-grade accuracy.
Violent Terminal Fragmentation: Drives the polymer tip rearward into the core upon target contact to produce immediate disruption even at reduced impact velocities.

Product Specifications

Calibre: .22 Calibre
Bullet Diameter: .224 in (5.7 mm)
Bullet Weight: 69 grains
Bullet Style: ELD-VT (Extremely Low Drag – Varmint Target)
Ballistic Coefficient: .424 (G1)
Sectional Density: 0.196
Barrel Twist Requirement: 1:8 inch twist rate or faster
Quantity: 100 bullets per box

Who is the Hornady .224 22 Cal 69 Grain ELD-VT Bullets 100 Pack for?

Long-range varmint and predator hunters — Need high-velocity fragmentation at extended ranges for foxes, feral cats, wild dogs, and rabbits, delivered by this reloading .224 varmint bullet using a high 0.424 G1 ballistic coefficient to resist wind drift out past 400 metres.
Precision rifle competitors — Require tight group dispersion and flat trajectories across .224-bore cartridges, relying on this 69 grains match-grade projectile's AMP jacket uniformity and a fast 1:8 inch twist rate design to stabilise long-range flight.

Less suitable for: Rifles with traditional, slower twist rates such as 1:9 or 1:12 inches, which lack the gyroscopic stability required for this long 69-grain projectile and perform better with lighter 50-to-55-grain varmint bullets; and medium-to-large game hunting such as deer, pigs, or goats where rapid fragmentation fails to penetrate, requiring heavier controlled-expansion hunting bullets instead.

SKU	HN42764LP
Model #	22772
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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