The Hornady Traditional Varmint bullet in .224 caliber at 45 gr (part no. 2230) is a round-nose, flat-base design that traces back to the original varmint bullet Hornady built under founder Joyce Hornady. A lead core wrapped in a match-grade copper jacket gives it a streamlined profile for a flat trajectory, and it’s built to perform well even at the lower velocities common in classic varmint rifles. This is a component bullet for handloaders, not a loaded round.

Key Specifications

• Bullet weight of 45 grains.
• Sized for .224 caliber (.22 Cal) rifles.
• Round-nose profile, the classic varmint bullet shape.
• Flat base, rather than a boat-tail design.
• Lead core wrapped in a match-grade copper jacket.
• Streamlined design tuned for a flat trajectory.
• Performs well even at the lower velocities common in classic varmint rifles.
• Packaged 100 bullets per box.
• Sold as a component bullet for handloading, not as loaded ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this bullet designed for? Classic varmint hunting, using the original spire-point, flat-base design Hornady built its varmint line around.

Does this bullet work at lower velocities? Yes, it’s built to perform well even at the reduced velocities typical of older or milder varmint rifles.

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

Buy the Hornady Traditional Varmint Bullets, .22 Cal (.224) 45 gr

Order the Hornady Traditional Varmint Bullets, .22 Cal (.224) 45 gr from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for your next varmint handload. See our full reloading bullets selection for other Hornady bullet weights.