Hornady ELD-VT 22 Cal .224 62 Grain Bullets (22762) give long range varmint and target shooters a high BC .224 diameter polymer tipped projectile built for flat trajectories and explosive on target effect. This 62 grain ELD-VT design suits 22 caliber cartridges where you want low drag, dependable accuracy, and fast fragmentation for varmint and target use.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 22762
- Caliber: 22 caliber, .224 inch diameter
- Bullet weight: 62 grains
- Bullet type: ELD-VT polymer tipped boat tail
- Bullet construction: lead core with copper jacket
- Jacket type: AMP jacket, Advanced Manufacturing Process
- Ballistic coefficient (G1): 0.395
- Ballistic coefficient (G7): 0.199
- Sectional density: 0.177
- Recommended twist rate: 1 in 8 inches or faster, caliber dependent
- Quantity per box: 100 bullets
- Intended use: varmint under 50 pounds and target or match shooting
Special Features
- Heat Shield tip resists aerodynamic heating so the tip keeps its shape and the bullet maintains low drag over the full trajectory.
- ELD-VT profile blends a long, sleek match style ogive with lighter varmint bullet weight to push higher muzzle velocity and downrange efficiency.
- AMP jacket construction holds very tight jacket concentricity, which supports excellent in flight stability and repeatable accuracy.
- Unique weight to length ratio shifts the center of gravity rearward, enhancing aerodynamic performance and helping the bullet track smoothly through the air.
- Internal design promotes rapid fragmentation on impact, giving strong terminal effect on varmints even at lower impact velocities.
Practical Benefits
- Hornady ELD-VT 22 Cal .224 62 Grain (22762) works well for reloaders running modern 22 caliber rifles on coyotes, prairie dogs, and similar varmints where extended range shots are common.
- The high ballistic coefficient and boat tail profile help your 22 caliber loads stay flatter and drift less in the wind, which makes hits more predictable across varying distances.
- The recommended faster twist compatibility matches many newer 22 caliber platforms, so you can pair this bullet with rifles purpose built for long range varmint and steel work.
- Rapid fragmentation on impact helps you anchor small to medium varmints quickly while also delivering dramatic target feedback on steel and paper.
- If you want a dual role varmint and target bullet with modern aerodynamics, Hornady ELD-VT 22 Cal .224 62 Grain Bullets (22762) are a capable tool for precision minded varmint and long range shooters.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| BULLET CALIBER | 22 CALIBER |