The Hornady 2260 Traditional Varmint bullets deliver consistent accuracy and reliable expansion for varmint hunting applications. These .224 caliber projectiles feature proven spire point construction that has earned the trust of hunters targeting prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and coyotes across varied terrain and conditions.
What Makes This Different
Hornady's Traditional line represents decades of proven bullet design, focusing on consistent performance rather than experimental features. The spire point configuration provides superior ballistic coefficient compared to round nose alternatives, maintaining velocity and energy at extended ranges. These 55-grain bullets strike the optimal balance between speed and stability in standard .223 Remington and .22-250 chambers.
Key Features
- 55-grain weight optimized for high-velocity varmint cartridges
- Spire point design enhances ballistic coefficient and downrange performance
- .224 diameter fits standard .223/5.56 and .22-250 chambers
- Traditional jacket construction ensures controlled expansion on small game
- Bulk packaging with 100 bullets per box, 40 boxes per case (4,000 total)
- Consistent weight tolerance maintains shot-to-shot accuracy
- Lead core provides reliable terminal performance on varmints
Field performance demonstrates these bullets maintain accuracy at typical varmint hunting distances while providing clean, humane kills on target species. The 55-grain weight stabilizes effectively in standard 1:12 and faster twist rates, making them compatible with most factory rifles. Weather conditions have minimal impact on performance, with the streamlined profile cutting through crosswinds better than blunt-nose alternatives.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .224 inch diameter
- Weight: 55 grains
- Style: Spire Point (SP)
- Construction: Lead core with traditional jacket
- Packaging: 100 bullets per box, 40 boxes per case
- Total quantity: 4,000 bullets per case
- Manufacturer: Hornady Manufacturing
- Model: 2260
- Country of Origin: United States
This bulk case quantity provides serious varmint hunters and reloaders with consistent components for an entire season. The proven Traditional design eliminates guesswork, delivering the reliability that has made Hornady a standard choice among precision handloaders for over seven decades.