Hornady Match Bullets in .22 caliber, .224 in., 68 grains (brand part no. 2278B) are built around Hornady’s AMP (Advanced Manufacturing Process) bullet jackets, a manufacturing advancement that produces some of the most consistently concentric jackets available. Near-zero wall thickness variation combines with a secant ogive profile to cut drag and flatten trajectory, while a swaged lead core adds the uniformity and balance match shooters demand. The boattail geometry is tuned specifically to this caliber and weight to maximize ballistic coefficient. These are built for target and competition accuracy and are not recommended for hunting.

Key Specifications

• Bullet caliber is .22, with a 0.224 in. diameter matched to standard .22-centerfire bores.
• Bullet weight is 68 grains, a popular weight for .223/.224-class competition loads.
• AMP (Advanced Manufacturing Process) jackets deliver virtually zero tolerance for concentricity.
• Near-zero wall thickness variation across the jacket improves shot-to-shot consistency.
• Secant ogive profile reduces drag for a flatter trajectory and higher ballistic coefficient.
• Swaged lead core construction improves uniformity and balance for consistent accuracy.
• Boattail geometry is tuned specifically to this caliber and weight to maximize ballistic coefficient.
• Packaged 4500 to a box, suited to high-volume competition shooters.
• Not recommended for hunting use; built specifically as a match and target bullet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this bullet designed for hunting? No, Hornady specifically does not recommend Match bullets like this BTHP for hunting; they’re built for target and competition accuracy.

What makes the AMP jacket different? Hornady’s Advanced Manufacturing Process produces jackets with virtually zero tolerance for concentricity and near-zero wall thickness variation, both critical to consistent match accuracy.

Why 4500 to a box? The bulk 4500-count packaging is built for high-volume competition shooters who go through large quantities of the same bullet.

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