The Barnes Varmint Grenade is a purpose-built reloading bullet for .22 Hornet cartridges, featuring a frangible copper/tin composite core inside a copper jacket. Its flat-base hollow-point profile is designed to deliver consistent accuracy and controlled terminal performance for varmint applications. These bullets are sold in boxes of 100 and are intended for shooters who prioritize reliable fragmentation and minimal over-penetration.
Key Specifications
- Bullet weight is 30 gr.
- Caliber is .22 Hornet.
- Bullet diameter is .224 in.
- Bullet type is a Flat Base Hollow Point.
- Core material is Frangible Copper/Tin.
- Jacket material is Copper.
- Quantity per box is 100 per box.
- Overall length is .557″.
- Ballistic coefficient (G1) is 0.101.
- Sectional density is .085.
Engineered for varmint work and precision reloading, these bullets offer predictable on-target fragmentation to limit over-penetration while preserving pelts and reducing collateral damage to the immediate area of impact. They perform well in fast-twist barrels and are commonly seated slightly off the lands for best accuracy, making them a solid choice for shooters assembling dedicated varmint loads.
