This 52 gr .224-caliber boat-tail hollow point (part no. 2249) is part of Hornady‘s Match line, built around the company’s AMP (Advanced Manufacturing Process) jacket for some of the most consistently concentric bullet jackets on the market. A precision-swaged core and tight manufacturing tolerances back up the claim, while the secant ogive profile and boat-tail base are tuned specifically for this caliber and weight to maximize ballistic coefficient. It’s sold as a component bullet for handloaders, not a loaded round.

Key Specifications

• Bullet weight of 52 grains.
• Sized for .224 caliber (.22 Cal) rifles.
• Built with Hornady’s AMP bullet jacket for consistent concentricity.
• Uses a precision-swaged core for uniform weight and balance.
• Boat-tail base reduces drag for a flatter trajectory downrange.
• Secant ogive profile provides optimum bearing surface for in-flight stability.
• Boat-tail angle and length are optimized for this specific caliber and weight to maximize ballistic coefficient.
• Packaged 100 bullets per box.
• Sold as a component bullet for handloading, not as loaded ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the boat-tail base do? It tapers the bullet’s base to reduce aerodynamic drag, which helps flatten trajectory and improve the ballistic coefficient compared to a flat-base bullet.

What is this bullet designed for? Precision target and match shooting, where consistent concentricity and a high ballistic coefficient matter more than hunting expansion.

Is this loaded ammunition? No, this is a component bullet for handloaders; it does not include brass, powder, or primers.

Buy the Hornady Match Bullets, .22 Cal (.224) 52 gr Boat Tail

Order the Hornady Match Bullets, .22 Cal (.224) 52 gr Boat Tail from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for your next match-grade handload. See our full reloading bullets selection for other Hornady Match weights.