Hornady Match 22 Cal 53-Grain Hollow Point Bullets (.224 Diameter)

Hornady Match 22 Cal 53-Grain Hollow Point Bullets (.224 Diameter) are built for reloaders who demand precision and consistency on the range. Whether you're loading for competitive shooting, varmint hunting, or fine-tuning handloads for your .224 rifle, these bullets are engineered to tight tolerances that most factory ammunition can't match. Hornady's Advanced Manufacturing Process ensures that every bullet you load performs like the last—no wild shots from concentricity issues or wall-thickness variation.

What sets Match bullets apart is the obsessive attention to manufacturing detail. The jacket concentricity is held to nearly zero tolerance, and the lead core is precision swaged to eliminate the inconsistencies that plague lesser bullets. Reload a box of these, and you're not guessing whether the next round will shoot to the same point of aim as the first. For handloaders tired of quality control surprises, that consistency is the real value.

The 53-grain hollow point profile is designed with a secant ogive that reduces aerodynamic drag, which translates to a flatter trajectory downrange. That's especially useful in .224 applications where velocity is already high and every tenth of a second of flight time counts. Pair these bullets with quality brass, appropriate powders, and primers, and you've got the foundation for handloads that rival or exceed the precision of premium factory rounds.

Key Features

• Advanced Manufacturing Process for superior jacket concentricity and wall-thickness consistency
• Precision-swaged lead core for minimal shot-to-shot variation
• Secant ogive profile engineered to reduce drag and maintain flat trajectory
• 53-grain hollow point design in .224 diameter for .22 caliber rifles
• Built to exacting tolerances for competitive and precision handloading

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What .22 caliber rifles are these bullets for?

These .224 diameter bullets are designed for .22 centerfire rifles, including .223 Remington, .222 Remington, and similar cartridges that use .224 diameter projectiles. Always verify bullet diameter matches your specific rifle and cartridge before loading.

Are these bullets suitable for reloading?

Yes. Hornady Match 22 Cal 53-Grain bullets are manufactured for handloaders. They're engineered to the tolerances required for precision reloading, particularly in competitive and accuracy-focused applications.

What makes Match bullets different from standard Hornady bullets?

Match bullets are held to tighter manufacturing standards. The Advanced Manufacturing Process ensures exceptional consistency in jacket concentricity, wall thickness, and core quality—critical factors for match-grade accuracy that casual hunting loads don't require.

What's the secant ogive profile, and why does it matter?

The secant ogive is the nose shape of the bullet. This profile is aerodynamically optimized to reduce drag, which means flatter trajectory and better long-range performance compared to traditional bullet shapes.