Hornady Varmint 6mm Hollow Point Boat Tail Bullets, 87 grains at .243-inch diameter, sold 100 to a box (Hornady part no. 2442), are built for handloaders chasing the rapid, explosive expansion varmint hunters want on prairie dogs, coyotes, and other small predators. The hollow point design initiates expansion immediately on impact for fast, humane kills on thin-skinned game, while the boat-tail base improves ballistic coefficient for flatter trajectories and better performance at extended varmint-hunting ranges. This is a proven weight and design in the 6mm class for anyone loading their own varmint ammunition.

Key Specifications

• Weighs 87 grains.
• Measures 6mm (.243-inch) in bullet diameter.
• Features a hollow point tip for rapid, varmint-grade expansion.
• Uses a boat-tail base for improved ballistic coefficient.
• Measures 3.55 inches in packaged length.
• Sold 100 bullets per box.
• Ships at 1.29 pounds per box.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this bullet designed for? It is designed for varmint hunting, where rapid expansion on thin-skinned game like prairie dogs and coyotes is the priority.

What does the boat-tail base do? It improves the bullet’s ballistic coefficient, helping it retain velocity and resist wind drift at extended ranges.

How many bullets come in a box? This listing is a 100-count box.

Buy the Hornady Varmint 6mm 87gr HP-BT Bullets

Order a box from Hornady in our reloading bullets lineup and load your own varmint-grade 6mm ammunition. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.