Weatherby .224 Weatherby Magnum ammunition (part no. R224805FBT) loads a 80.5-grain Berger Fullbore Target for competitive and long-range shooters chasing tighter groups. Weatherby built its name on high-velocity magnum cartridges, and its factory ammunition is loaded to the same demanding standard as its rifles. The optimized ogive and boat tail profile, together with a heat-resistant AMP jacket, are engineered for competitive target shooting and long-range accuracy, not hunting expansion. Brass-cased and 20 to a box, it is built to feed reliably through bolt guns and semi-autos chambered for the cartridge. In our rifle ammunition lineup, this .224 Weatherby Magnum loading is a confirmed, dependable choice worth adding to the cart.
Key Specifications
- The chambering is .224 Weatherby Magnum, a high-velocity varmint magnum built to push a .224-caliber bullet faster than standard varmint cartridges.
- The bullet weighs 80.5 grains, setting the balance of velocity and downrange energy this load is tuned for.
- The bullet is a Berger Fullbore Target, the projectile Weatherby chose to load behind .224 Weatherby Magnum.
- The optimized ogive and boat tail profile, together with a heat-resistant AMP jacket, are engineered for competitive target shooting and long-range accuracy, not hunting expansion.
- Cases are Brass, holding pressure reliably and staying reloadable for handloaders.
- Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still have rounds on hand.
- A case ships 10 boxes (200 rounds total), ideal for stocking up or buying once for the season.
- At about $3.97 per round, the price reflects the bullet construction loaded into this round.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Berger Fullbore Target built for hunting or competition? It is a match-grade design built for target accuracy at distance, not for hunting where controlled expansion matters most.
How many rounds come in a case? A case ships 10 boxes of 20, 200 rounds total.
How is the Berger Fullbore Target different from a standard cup-and-core bullet? The optimized ogive and boat tail profile, together with a heat-resistant AMP jacket, are engineered for competitive target shooting and long-range accuracy, not hunting expansion.
Buy the Weatherby .224 Weatherby Magnum 80.5 gr Berger Fullbore Target
When the shot has to count, dependable ammunition is what separates a clean hit from a story about the one that got away. This Berger Fullbore Target loading is built to be that dependable round. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.
