The Sierra Varminter .22 Cal 40gr Round Nose Hornet Bullet (brand part no. 1100) is a component rifle bullet built for rapid expansion and instant kills on larger varmints and small game. Varminter bullets are designed specifically for rapid expansion and instant kills on larger varmints and small game. Sierra builds them with thin jackets to enhance expansion while keeping enough strength to handle the highest muzzle velocities in the cartridges they are intended for. This 40-grain round nose carries Sierra’s Hornet designation, tuned to expand reliably in the 2,500 to 2,800 fps velocity range typical of .22 Hornet loads, while still handling cartridges generating up to 3,500 fps.

Key Specifications

• Bullet weight is 40 grains, a classic lightweight .22 Hornet varmint weight.
• Bullet diameter is .22 caliber, sized for standard .22-centerfire rifle bores.
• The Hornet designation tunes this bullet to expand reliably from 2,500 to 2,800 fps, up to 3,500 fps.
• The round nose profile pairs with a thin jacket for rapid expansion on varmint-sized game.
• Sold in boxes of 100 bullets, sized for volume varmint shooting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Hornet designation mean? Sierra tunes Hornet bullets to expand reliably in the 2,500 to 2,800 fps range, though they can be loaded in cartridges reaching up to 3,500 fps.

What cartridge is this built for? It is sized and tuned around the .22 Hornet’s typical velocity window.

Is this loaded ammunition? No, this is a bare component bullet for handloaders supplying their own brass, powder, and primers.

Buy the Sierra Varminter .22 Cal 40gr Round Nose Hornet Bullets

Sierra tuned this round nose specifically around the .22 Hornet’s velocity window instead of a generic high-speed loading. Order this 40gr .22 Hornet Varminter from our reloading bullets catalog and our Lubbock, Texas gun shop will ship your components directly.