Hornady 22 Cal 45gr HORNET

Hornady 22 Cal 45gr HORNET

The Hornady 22 Cal 45gr HORNET is a high-performance bullet component engineered for handloaders seeking lightweight, flat-trajectory, and controlled terminal effects in .22-caliber rifle platforms. Weighing exactly 45 gr with a .224-inch diameter, the 22 Cal 45gr HORNET features Hornady’s Hornet® design with a polymer-tipped hollow point and boat-tail base—offering rapid expansion, wind resistance, and consistent accuracy for prairie dogs, varmints, and predators.

Featuring a streamlined secant ogive and Heat Shield® polymer tip, the 22 Cal 45gr HORNET achieves an elevated ballistic coefficient and remains stable at velocities exceeding 3,500 fps. This precision geometry enables the 22 Cal 45gr HORNET to deliver tight groupings, flat trajectories, and reliable terminal performance out to 400 yards in both bolt-action and semi-auto platforms.

The bullet’s core is mechanically locked to the jacket using Hornady’s signature Hornet® bonding process. This ensures the 22 Cal 45gr HORNET resists jacket-core separation and retains mass upon impact. Hunters consistently report clean, rapid expansion, deep penetration, and straight wound channels when using the 22 Cal 45gr HORNET on pests and small game.

Stabilizing well in barrels with twist rates of 1:8 to 1:9, the 22 Cal 45gr HORNET feeds smoothly from magazine-fed rifles and exhibits reliable cycling under rapid-fire conditions. Its concentric jacket and polished bearing surface support consistent seating depth and precise point-of-impact. Reloaders rely on the 22 Cal 45gr HORNET for dependable performance at both close and mid-range scenarios.

Manufactured at Hornady’s Grand Island, Nebraska facility, the Hornady 22 Cal 45gr HORNET is sold as a bullet component only and must be paired with compatible brass, primers, and powder. With strict quality control over tip alignment, jacket concentricity, and weight consistency, the 22 Cal 45gr HORNET stands as a top-tier choice for varmint hunters and precision reloaders seeking fast, flat-shooting, and expanding .22-caliber performance.