Hornady Traditional Varmint 22 Cal .224 55 Grain Spire Point Bullets (2265) give varmint and predator hunters a classic flat base soft point design for dependable expansion and flat trajectories in 22 caliber centerfire cartridges. This 55 grain .224 diameter spire point bullet line works well for traditional 22 caliber varmint hunting loads where you want accurate shots and quick bullet upset on small game.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 2265
- Caliber: 22 caliber, .224 inch diameter
- Bullet weight: 55 grains
- Bullet type: spire point, soft point design
- Bullet base: flat base profile
- Bullet construction: lead core with copper jacket
- Jacket type: match grade AMP jacket
- Ballistic coefficient (G1): 0.235
- Sectional density: 0.157
- Quantity per box: 100 bullets
- Intended use: varmint and small predator hunting
Special Features
- Streamlined spire point profile promotes ultra flat trajectories, which helps your 22 caliber varmint loads stay on target from close range out to extended calling distances.
- AMP bullet jacket uses a precise manufacturing process to keep jacket thickness uniform, which supports good accuracy and consistent bullet performance.
- Traditional lead core soft point construction delivers rapid, explosive expansion in small game, even at lower impact velocities often seen with longer shots.
- Flat base design favors strong accuracy in many classic 22 caliber hunting rifles, especially at the practical ranges where most varmint shots occur.
- Traditional Varmint line engineering focuses on reliable expansion and dependable field performance rather than extreme long range specialization.
Practical Benefits
- Hornady Traditional Varmint 22 Cal .224 55 Grain Spire Point (2265) fits reloaders building practical hunting ammo for 223 Remington and similar 22 caliber rifles used on small varmints and predators.
- The 55 grain weight and .224 diameter profile work with common factory twist rates, so you can assemble loads that group well in many standard sporter and lightweight calling rifles.
- The combination of flat trajectory and energetic expansion helps you place shots precisely and dispatch small game quickly across pastures, fields, and open country setups.
- Because these bullets come 100 to a box, you can work up a reliable hunting load and still have enough projectiles left for zero confirmation and real world shooting.
- If you want a 22 caliber varmint bullet that blends classic soft point behavior with modern jacket quality, Hornady Traditional Varmint 22 Cal .224 55 Grain Spire Point Bullets (2265) are a solid fit for dedicated varmint and predator hunters.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| BULLET CALIBER | 22 CALIBER |