Hornady 22 Cal 55gr FMJ-BT w/ Cannelure

Hornady 22 Cal 55gr FMJ‑BT w/ Cannelure

The Hornady 22 Cal 55gr FMJ‑BT w/ Cannelure is a premium bullet component tailored for handloaders seeking consistent feeding, deep penetration, and reliable accuracy in .22-caliber bolt-action rifles, AR-platforms, and precision rimfire conversions. Weighing exactly 55 gr with a .224‑inch diameter, the .22 Cal 55gr FMJ‑BT w/ Cannelure delivers full metal jacket boat-tail performance enhanced by a built-in cannelure for precision crimping and seamless cycling.

Built around a boat-tail design, the Hornady 22 Cal 55gr FMJ‑BT w/ Cannelure ensures a high ballistic coefficient for flatter trajectories and reduced wind drift when propelled between 2,800 and 3,100 fps in cartridges like .223 Remington, 5.56 NATO, and 22-250 Remington. The boat-tail profile maintains stability and pinpoint accuracy at distances up to 600 yards, making this bullet ideal for long-range shooting, training drills, and tactical applications.

The full metal jacket and swaged lead core construction of the Hornady 22 Cal 55gr FMJ‑BT w/ Cannelure provide uniform weight and concentricity, ensuring tight groupings and repeatable point-of-impact. The built-in cannelure enables secure bullet seating and consistent crimping—especially beneficial in high-pressure or rapid-fire scenarios. Shooters who demand precision appreciate how the Hornady 22 Cal 55gr FMJ‑BT w/ Cannelure performs across varied load recipes and platforms without sacrificing reliability.

Internally, the .22 Cal 55gr FMJ‑BT w/ Cannelure features a polished jacket and consistent ogive that support smooth chambering and reduced barrel fouling. Its boat-tail base reduces base drag, improving downrange velocity retention for deeper target penetration. Handloaders report consistent 0.5‑MOA or better accuracy with factory-quality brass and match-grade primers when using the Hornady 22 Cal 55gr FMJ‑BT w/ Cannelure.

The Hornady 22 Cal 55gr FMJ‑BT w/ Cannelure stabilizes effectively in barrels with twist rates from 1:7 to 1:9 and feeds smoothly in bolt-action, AR-style rifles, and single-shot platforms. Its concentric jacket and optimized bearing surface ensure reliable cycling and uniform bullet alignment—critical for maintaining accuracy under rapid-fire or competition conditions.

Manufactured at Hornady’s Grand Island, Nebraska plant, the Hornady 22 Cal 55gr FMJ‑BT w/ Cannelure is sold strictly as a bullet component and must be paired with compatible brass, primers, and powders. With tight QC standards covering jacket thickness, cannelure depth, and weight consistency, the Hornady 22 Cal 55gr FMJ‑BT w/ Cannelure stands as a top-tier choice for shooters seeking flat-shooting precision, trustworthy chambering, and dependable terminal performance in high-velocity .22-caliber bullet applications.