What barrel twist rates are recommended for the S&B 45 Grain Soft Point .224 bullets?

These 45-grain bullets are ideally suited for slower twist rates commonly found in vintage or traditional .22-calibre and .22 Hornet rifles, such as 1:16 or 1:14 inches. In modern fast-twist barrels featuring 1:7 to 1:9 twist rates, this light flat-base projectile can experience over-stabilisation or excessive rotational stress.

What is the optimal effective working range and velocity threshold for this 45gr SP projectile?

The bullet is optimised for short to moderate ranges up to 100 to 150 metres, typically driven by traditional .22 Hornet muzzle velocities between 2,200 and 2,500 fps. Pushing these thin-jacketed soft-point bullets at ultra-high velocities exceeding 3,500 fps in hot cartridges like the .22-250 can lead to premature jacket shedding or core fragmentation.

Are there any specific Australian firearms regulations or licensing requirements to purchase these reloading bullets?

These items are component reloading projectiles containing no propellant or primers and are sold as inert metal components. However, retail purchasing, transport, and storage must still comply with your respective State and Territory firearms legislation, which may include dealer licensing or firearms licence presentation.

224 Reloading Bullets - Sellier Bellot V338072

The Sellier & Bellot .224 45 Grain Semi-Jacketed Soft Point (SP) bullet is an inert reloading component engineered for small-capacity .22-calibre centrebore rifle cartridges. Built with an exposed lead core and a CuZn 10 gilding metal jacket (90% copper, 10% zinc), this projectile delivers rapid, controlled mushrooming on soft-tissue impact rather than instant surface disintegration. It is tailored for low-recoil, moderate-velocity applications such as the .22 Hornet, .221 Remington Fireball, and light-charge .222 or .223 Remington handloads.

Key Features

Controlled Terminal Expansion: Constructed with a ductile lead core and a semi-jacketed tombac exterior to ensure reliable deformation and humane dispatch on small game without excessive pelt damage.
Optimised for Moderate Velocity: Engineered to perform reliably at standard .22 Hornet muzzle velocities between 2,200 and 2,500 fps (670 to 760 m/s).
Slow-Twist Stability: Designed with a short flat-base profile that stabilises cleanly in traditional rifle barrels featuring 1:16" or 1:14" rifling twist rates.
Packaging Volume: Supplied in boxes of 100 loose projectiles, with a total bare component weight of approximately 0.29 kg per pack.

Product Specifications

Brand: Sellier & Bellot
Manufacturer Product Number (MPN): V338072 (Bullet Catalog No. 2911)
Calibre: .22 Calibre
Bullet Diameter: 0.224 in (5.70 mm)
Bullet Weight: 45 grains (approx. 2.90 grams)
Bullet Profile: Semi-Jacketed Soft Point (SP)
Jacket Material: CuZn 10 (90% copper, 10% zinc)
Sectional Density (SD): 0.128 lb/in²
Ballistic Coefficient: G1: 0.138 | G7: 0.070
Package Quantity: 100 bullets per box

Who is the S&B Sellier & Bellot .224 45 Grain SP Bullet 100 Pack for?

Varmint hunters shooting .22 Hornet at short to medium range — requires a 0.224 in diameter, 45-grain soft point projectile with a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.138 that expands reliably on rabbits, foxes, and wild dogs out to a working limit of 150 metres.
Handloaders loading for vintage or slow-twist rifles — utilizes a short 45-grain reloading rifle bullet that achieves optimal gyroscopic stability in traditional 1:14" and 1:16" rifling twists without the over-stabilisation issues of heavier projectiles.

Less suitable for: Target engagements beyond 150 to 200 metres, modern fast-twist barrels with 1:7" to 1:9" rifling, or cartridges exceeding 3,500 fps muzzle velocity (such as hot .220 Swift or .22-250 loads); these applications require heavier, higher-BC boat-tail or polymer-tipped spitzer bullets with thicker jackets built to withstand high rotational stress.

SKU	SAB42200LP
Model #	V338072
Brand	S&B
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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