The Barnes Varminator .224 (22 caliber) 50 grain flat-base hollow point is a reloader’s option for varmint and small-game applications. These bullets feature a lead core and a tapered jacket with a scored nose cavity to promote reliable expansion and fragmentation. Supplied in boxes of 100, they are intended for shooters loading cartridges for precision small-game or pest control work and for target practice where this bullet profile is appropriate.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Barnes.
- Caliber / Diameter: .224 inch (22 Cal).
- Bullet Weight: 50 grain.
- Bullet Type: Flat base hollow point.
- Quantity: 100 pieces per box.
- Model / Part Number: B30178.
- Core Construction: Lead core.
- Jacket: Tapered, scored nose cavity to encourage controlled fragmentation.
- Category: Reloading bullets.
Consistent and purpose-built, the Barnes Varminator 50 grain .224 FBHP provides reloaders with a dependable bullet profile for varmint work and small-game shooting. Its construction balances weight and terminal performance to help deliver repeatable results and predictable behavior when loaded to appropriate cartridge specifications.









