{"product_id":"hornady-22-cal-224-73-gr-eld-match-projectile-100pk","title":"Hornady 22 CAL .224 73 GR ELD MATCH Projectile - 100pk","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: normal !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen consistency at the bench or across long-range targets is the priority, the \u003cstrong\u003eHornady 22 CAL .224 73 GR ELD Match Projectile - 100pk\u003c\/strong\u003e is a serious option for handloaders who refuse to compromise. Built around Hornady's Heat Shield tip technology, these projectiles address one of the most overlooked variables in precision reloading: tip deformation caused by aerodynamic heating in flight. Unlike standard polymer tips that soften and deform at high velocities, the Heat Shield tip retains its shape throughout the bullet's flight path, preserving the ballistic coefficient and point-to-point consistency that match shooting demands. At 73 grains with a G1 BC of 0.398 and a G7 BC of 0.2, this projectile punches well above its weight class in the .224 bore, making it a genuine contender for both club-level competition and serious long-range target work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHornady 22 CAL .224 73 GR ELD Match Projectile - 100pk Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Shield Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hornady's proprietary polymer tip is engineered to resist aerodynamic heating during flight, preventing tip deformation that would otherwise alter the ballistic coefficient mid-trajectory. The result is a consistently shaped meplat from muzzle to target.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBallistic Coefficients (Doppler Radar Verified):\u003c\/strong\u003e G1 BC of 0.398 and G7 BC of 0.2, measured using Doppler radar and corrected to standard atmospheric conditions. These are real-world figures, not theoretical estimates, giving handloaders accurate data for ballistic calculations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBullet Diameter and Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e .224\" (5.69mm) diameter, 73 grain bullet weight with a sectional density of 0.208, offering strong retained energy and resistance to wind drift for a .22 calibre projectile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAMP Bullet Jackets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hornady's Advanced Manufacturing Process (AMP) produces highly concentric jackets with minimal wall thickness variation, directly contributing to in-flight stability and reduced group spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwaged Lead Core:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lead core is swaged rather than cast, ensuring uniform density and weight consistency from bullet to bullet and lot to lot, which is critical when loading for precision target applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreamlined Secant Ogive with Boattail Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e The secant ogive profile and optimum boattail design reduce drag and improve stability at extended ranges, helping the projectile outperform traditional boat tail hollow point (BTHP) designs in ballistic efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Recommended Twist Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 in 8\" (1 in 203mm) twist rate required to properly stabilise this 73 grain projectile. Confirm your barrel's twist rate before loading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied in a 100-round component pack, suitable for developing and running a precision load without breaking into multiple packaging lots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the handloader who takes their data seriously and wants a .224 projectile engineered from the ground up for match-grade performance, the Hornady ELD Match 73 grain delivers the consistency and verified ballistic performance to back it up. Compatible with Hornady Match factory ammunition data and ideal for range shooting and long-range target competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hornady","offers":[{"title":"Calibre - .22 CAL","offer_id":51843636396353,"sku":"090255227741","price":74.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/6475\/3217\/files\/hornady_22_cal_224_73_gr_eld_match_projectile_100pk_h22774_venture_1.jpg?v=1791938826","url":"https:\/\/venturehunting.com.au\/products\/hornady-22-cal-224-73-gr-eld-match-projectile-100pk","provider":"Venture Hunting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}