Description
The Hornady Traditional Varmint 22 Cal .224 diameter 50 grain (2245) is a classic flat-base spire point varmint bullet built for reloaders who want a lightweight 22 caliber varmint bullet for high-velocity explosive performance on prairie dogs, groundhogs, and similar small varmints at any distance their cartridge can carry it.
Key Features
Manufacturer Part Number: 2245
Caliber: 22 Cal (.224 diameter)
Bullet Weight: 50 grain
Bullet Type: Traditional Varmint, Spire Point, Flat Base
G1 Ballistic Coefficient: .214
Sectional Density: .142
Quantity: 100 count per box
Bullet Construction: Jacketed lead core with AMP bullet jacket
Application: Varmint under 50 lbs
Lead Free: No
Special Features
Match grade AMP bullet jackets are drawn to near-zero runout and tight wall thickness tolerances, delivering the jacket concentricity that produces maximum accuracy across all ranges in classic varmint rifles.
Thin jacket construction over a soft lead core is specifically engineered to initiate explosive, violent fragmentation even at the lower impact velocities produced by longer shots or milder 22 caliber cartridges.
Streamlined spire point profile produces a flat, low-drag trajectory that maximizes velocity retention downrange, extending the effective range of lightweight 22 caliber varmint loads.
Flat base design is optimized for the velocity ranges and barrel lengths common in classic bolt-action and single-shot varmint rifles, delivering excellent in-flight stability at the distances where most 22 caliber varmint shooting takes place.
Practical Benefits
The 50 grain weight gives you a fast-moving, flat-shooting varmint bullet that minimizes holdover and delivers explosive terminal effect on prairie dogs, groundhogs, and similar small varmints at distance.
Compatible with 223 Remington, 22-250 Remington, 220 Swift, 222 Remington, and the full family of 22 caliber cartridges, making the Traditional Varmint (2245) a versatile component across a wide range of classic and modern 22 caliber varmint platforms.
The explosive expansion at low velocities means this bullet performs reliably even on shots where velocity has dropped well below muzzle levels, giving you consistent varmint results at extended range.
For the reloader building a dedicated 22 caliber varmint load, your careful powder selection and seating depth work with the Hornady Traditional Varmint (2245) deliver the ultra-flat trajectory and explosive performance that make long-range varmint sessions consistently productive.
The Hornady Traditional Varmint (2245) 22 Cal .224 diameter 50 grain is a proven platform for the dedicated reloader and varmint hunter who wants a lightweight, explosive 22 caliber spire point bullet that shoots flat and performs decisively at every distance their favorite 22 caliber rifle can reach.
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