Hornady CX (Copper alloy eXpanding) bullets in .224 in diameter, 65 grains, polymer tip boat tail (Hornady part no. 22765) bring Hornady’s monolithic hunting bullet design to popular small-caliber centerfire cartridges. Machined entirely from a copper alloy instead of a traditional lead core, this .224-caliber CX bullet delivers extended-range performance, greater accuracy, and deep penetration while retaining nearly all of its weight on impact. Packaged 50 to a box, it’s built for handloaders who want a lead-free option without giving up terminal performance on varmint and predator-sized game.

Key Specifications

• Bullet diameter is .224 in, sized for popular small-caliber centerfire rifle cartridges.
• Bullet weight is 65 grains.
• Packaged 50 bullets per box.
• Built as a monolithic copper-alloy (CX) design, with no separate lead core to shed on impact.
• Uses a polymer tip and boat-tail base for a flatter trajectory and consistent expansion.
• Bullet length measures approximately 2.65 in.
• Ships at approximately 0.23 lb per box.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does CX stand for? CX stands for Copper alloy eXpanding, describing this bullet’s solid, monolithic copper-alloy construction.

What is this bullet built for? Its monolithic design and polymer-tip boat-tail profile are built for extended-range accuracy with high weight retention and deep penetration on impact.

Buy the Hornady CX Rifle Bullets, .224 in 65gr

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