The Hornady CX .22 Caliber (.224) 50gr bullet (brand part no. 22402) is a Copper alloy eXpanding (CX) monolithic hunting bullet, machined from a single piece of copper alloy rather than a jacketed lead core. Hornady positions the CX line as its most advanced monolithic hunting bullet, and Hornady built this monolithic hunting bullet with a Heat Shield Tip made of a heat-resistant polymer that resists aerodynamic heating, keeping ballistic coefficient consistent across the bullet’s entire flight path. It ships 50 bullets per box, 40 per case, giving handloaders a lead-free option for .22 Caliber (.224)-class rifle cartridges.

Key Specifications

• .22 Caliber (.224) bullet sized for this caliber class.
• 50-grain bullet weight for the caliber.
• 50 bullets per box, 40 per case.
• Copper alloy eXpanding (CX) monolithic construction, a single piece of copper with no lead core.
• Extended-range performance compared to a traditional lead-core hunting bullet.
• High weight retention compared to a traditional lead-core hunting bullet.
• Deep penetration characteristic of monolithic copper-alloy construction.
• Heat Shield Tip construction resists aerodynamic heating so ballistic coefficient stays consistent through the entire flight path.
• Ships at approximately 0.7 lb per box.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does CX stand for? Copper alloy eXpanding — Hornady’s monolithic, lead-free hunting bullet construction machined from a single piece of copper alloy.

What caliber and weight is this bullet? It is a 50-grain bullet built for .22 Caliber (.224)-class rifle cartridges.

Is this bullet lead-free? Yes, CX bullets are machined from a single piece of solid copper alloy with no lead core.

Buy the Hornady CX .22 Caliber (.224) 50gr Copper Solid Bullets

Order this box of Hornady CX .22 Caliber (.224) projectiles from our reloading bullets selection for a lead-free, deep-penetrating hunting load. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping nationwide.