Sierra Hornet Varminter Rifle Bullets .22 cal .224" 40 gr HRNT 100/ct

The Sierra Hornet Varminter Rifle Bullets in .22 caliber (.224" diameter, 40 grain) are purpose-built for small-game and varmint hunting with classic rimfire and centerfire cartridges. Loaded 100 rounds per box, these bullets feature a thin-walled jacket paired with a soft core in traditional roundnose configuration, engineered specifically for the 22 Hornet, 22 K-Hornet, and 218 Bee at moderate velocities between 2600 and 2900 feet per second. This geometry delivers the accuracy and controlled expansion required for ethical, clean shots on small varmints at modest ranges where these cartridges excel.

The thin jacket design is critical to the bullet's performance envelope. Unlike heavier, harder bullets designed for high-velocity centerfire rifles, the soft core and minimal jacket thickness allow expansion to begin at the lower velocities these cartridges produce. The roundnose profile is optimized for rifles with 1-in-16-inch twist rates common in vintage and modern Hornet-chambered barrels, where the short bullet length ensures proper gyroscopic stability without requiring excessive rotational velocity. Reloaders targeting standard Hornet powders and primers will find these bullets deliver consistent velocity spreads and shot-to-shot repeatability when seated to industry-standard depths.

Shooters handloading for the 22 Hornet, K-Hornet, or 218 Bee will recognize Sierra's reputation for precision-formed bullets. These rounds are suited to predator control, small-game harvesting, and varmint control where shot placement and ethical terminal performance matter. The 40-grain weight represents a balanced choice for mid-range Hornet loads, offering adequate energy transfer while maintaining trajectory and wind-bucking characteristics appropriate to the cartridge's effective range. A 100-count box provides sufficient inventory for load development, range testing, or field work.