The Hornady Traditional Varmint 22 Cal .224 diameter 50 grain (2245) is a classic flat-base spire point varmint bullet built for reloaders who want a lightweight 22 caliber varmint bullet for high-velocity explosive performance on prairie dogs, groundhogs, and similar small varmints at any distance their cartridge can carry it.
Key Features
- Manufacturer Part Number: 2245
- Caliber: 22 Cal (.224 diameter)
- Bullet Weight: 50 grain
- Bullet Type: Traditional Varmint, Spire Point, Flat Base
- G1 Ballistic Coefficient: .214
- Sectional Density: .142
- Quantity: 100 count per box
- Bullet Construction: Jacketed lead core with AMP bullet jacket
- Application: Varmint under 50 lbs
- Lead Free: No
Special Features
- Match grade AMP bullet jackets are drawn to near-zero runout and tight wall thickness tolerances, delivering the jacket concentricity that produces maximum accuracy across all ranges in classic varmint rifles.
- Thin jacket construction over a soft lead core is specifically engineered to initiate explosive, violent fragmentation even at the lower impact velocities produced by longer shots or milder 22 caliber cartridges.
- Streamlined spire point profile produces a flat, low-drag trajectory that maximizes velocity retention downrange, extending the effective range of lightweight 22 caliber varmint loads.
- Flat base design is optimized for the velocity ranges and barrel lengths common in classic bolt-action and single-shot varmint rifles, delivering excellent in-flight stability at the distances where most 22 caliber varmint shooting takes place.
Practical Benefits
- The 50 grain weight gives you a fast-moving, flat-shooting varmint bullet that minimizes holdover and delivers explosive terminal effect on prairie dogs, groundhogs, and similar small varmints at distance.
- Compatible with 223 Remington, 22-250 Remington, 220 Swift, 222 Remington, and the full family of 22 caliber cartridges, making the Traditional Varmint (2245) a versatile component across a wide range of classic and modern 22 caliber varmint platforms.
- The explosive expansion at low velocities means this bullet performs reliably even on shots where velocity has dropped well below muzzle levels, giving you consistent varmint results at extended range.
- For the reloader building a dedicated 22 caliber varmint load, your careful powder selection and seating depth work with the Hornady Traditional Varmint (2245) deliver the ultra-flat trajectory and explosive performance that make long-range varmint sessions consistently productive.
The Hornady Traditional Varmint (2245) 22 Cal .224 diameter 50 grain is a proven platform for the dedicated reloader and varmint hunter who wants a lightweight, explosive 22 caliber spire point bullet that shoots flat and performs decisively at every distance their favorite 22 caliber rifle can reach.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| BULLET CALIBER | 22 CALIBER |