Sierra Hornet Varminter Rifle Bullets .22 cal .223" 40 gr HRNT 100/ct

Sierra Hornet Varminter Rifle Bullets in .22 caliber, .223" diameter, 40-grain weight represent a purpose-built ammunition solution for small-game and varmint hunting at modest velocity ranges. Engineered with a thin-walled jacket and soft core in the traditional roundnose profile, these bullets deliver the controlled expansion and accuracy required for rifles chambered in cartridges such as the .22 Hornet, .22 K-Hornet, or .218 Bee when fired at muzzle velocities between 2,600 and 2,900 feet per second. This 100-count box provides consistent quality control across every round, making Sierra's varminter rounds a reliable choice for precision fieldwork.

The 40-grain construction balances downrange energy with minimal recoil impulse, critical for shooters who need to follow up on small targets or maintain sight picture across multiple shots. The soft core and thin jacket combination maximizes expansion on varmints at lower velocities, preventing bullet deformation during flight while ensuring terminal effect on prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and similar small game. These .223" diameter bullets are optimized for barrels with 1×16-inch twist rates, ensuring proper rifling engagement and gyroscopic stability—a specification that prevents tumbling in flight and maintains accuracy out to practical hunting distances.

Shooters reloading for historical or modern Hornet-based rifles will find these bullets well-suited to small-frame, low-pressure cartridges where heavier projectiles may not cycle reliably or achieve consistent velocity. Handloaders appreciate Sierra's consistent weight sorting and jacket quality, which reduces velocity spreads and improves shot-to-shot repeatability—essential for varmint hunting where clean, ethical kills depend on precise bullet performance. The roundnose profile, while traditional, minimizes material stress at the ogive during seating and provides reliable feeding in magazine-fed platforms.