Can I use these .228 bullets in my modern .223 Remington or .22-250 rifle?

No, absolutely not. These Sellier & Bellot bullets feature a specific .228-inch diameter and are engineered exclusively for legacy chambers like the .22 Savage High-Power and 5.6x52R. Attempting to fire a .228-inch projectile through a standard modern .224-inch bore will cause dangerous over-pressure spikes and severe damage to your firearm.

What is the effective hunting range when handloading these 70 grain soft point projectiles?

These projectiles are best suited for effective hunting ranges between 0 and 200 metres. Beyond 200 metres, the trajectory drop of the traditional 5.6x52R cartridge becomes substantial, and lower-drag designs should be considered for longer distances.

What kind of game is appropriate to target with the S&B 70 grain SP bullets?

The semi-jacketed soft point design is optimized for controlled expansion, making them ideal for small-to-medium game and pest control, such as foxes, feral goats, and small European roe deer. They are unsuited for larger game like Red deer, Sambar, or large feral boar, which require heavier calibres and higher bullet weights for ethical penetration.

Do I need a special firearms licence to purchase these reloading bullets in Australia?

Yes, while these are inert unprimed projectiles containing no propellant or primers, they are still regulated under Australian state and territory firearms legislation. Retail purchase typically requires you to present a valid Australian firearms licence corresponding to the appropriate category.

Reloading Bullets - Sellier & Bellot V338372

The Sellier & Bellot .228 22 Cal 70 Grain Soft Point (SP) Bullets (100 Pack) are inert projectile reloading components engineered specifically for handloaders running classic European combination guns and legacy rifles. Manufactured with a traditional cup-and-core construction featuring a CuZn 10 brass/tombac jacket and an exposed lead core, these projectiles provide controlled expansion and dependable weight retention upon target impact. Sized precisely to a .228-inch (5.80 mm) diameter, they deliver the correct bore engagement required for reloading cartridges such as the 5.6×52R and .22 Savage High-Power.

Key Features

Dedicated .228 Bore Diameter: Sized to .228 inches (5.80 mm) to properly match the groove dimensions of legacy and European chambers that standard .224-inch projectiles cannot safely or accurately engage.
Cup-and-Core Soft Point Design: Built with an exposed lead nose that mushrooms reliably on impact, ensuring rapid energy transfer and controlled expansion on small-to-medium game.
Optimal 70-Grain Weight: Features a 70-grain (4.60-gram) projectile mass, reflecting the traditional factory weight standard for optimal stability and terminal performance in 5.6×52R barrel twist rates.
Bulk Reloading Pack: Supplied as a pack of 100 loose projectiles, providing handloaders with a reliable supply of matching components for load development and field use.

Specifications

Brand: Sellier & Bellot
Manufacturer SKU: V338372 (Internal No. 2915)
Bullet Type: Semi-Jacketed Soft Point (SP)
Calibre/Diameter: .228 inches (5.80 mm)
Bullet Weight: 70 grains (4.60 grams)
Jacket Material: Tombac (CuZn 10 alloy)
Core Material: Lead
Quantity: 100 projectiles per box

Who is the S&B Sellier & Bellot .228 22 Cal 70 Grain Sp Bullets 100 Pack for?

Handloaders reloading for .22 Savage High-Power and 5.6x52R European combination guns — provides the exact .228-inch diameter and 70-grain weight needed for these specific reloading rifle bullet chambers, ensuring correct bore obturation and safe pressures where standard .224" projectiles cannot be used.
Hunters targeting small-to-medium game and pests within 200 metres — utilizes an expanding 70-grain soft point reloading rifle bullet engineered to deliver high weight retention and terminal mushrooming on foxes, feral goats, and small deer inside its practical 0-to-200-metre hunting range.

Less suitable for: Modern standard .22-calibre centre-fire rifles (such as .223 Remington or .22-250 Remington), which strictly require .224-inch bullets and will experience dangerous over-pressure spikes with .228-inch projectiles; target engagements beyond 200 to 300 metres requiring low-drag boat-tail spitzer designs to resist severe trajectory drop; and large game hunting (such as Red deer, Sambar, or large feral boar), which requires larger .270 to .30-calibre heavy-weight hunting projectiles for ethical penetration.

SKU	SAB42203LP
Model #	V338372
Brand	S&B
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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