Hornady 22 CAL .224 88 GR ELD MATCH Projectile - 100pk
Hornady 22 CAL .224 88 GR ELD MATCH Projectile - 100pk
When it comes to precision reloading for long-range target and competition shooting, projectile consistency is everything. The Hornady 22 CAL .224 88 GR ELD Match Projectile - 100pk is built from the ground up to deliver match-grade accuracy at extended distances, backed by real Doppler radar-measured ballistic data rather than manufacturer estimates. At 88 grains, this is one of the heavier .224 projectiles available, offering an impressive G1 ballistic coefficient of .545 and G7 of .274, which translates to a flatter trajectory, reduced wind drift, and superior retained energy past 400 yards and well beyond. This is a serious projectile for serious shooters who reload their own ammunition and demand absolute consistency from their components.
Hornady 22 CAL .224 88 GR ELD Match Projectile - 100pk Key Features
- Heat Shield® Tip Technology: Standard polymer tips deform under aerodynamic heating in flight, which alters the meplat and degrades BC consistency at range. Hornady's Heat Shield® Tip is engineered to resist this deformation, maintaining a perfect, consistent meplat from muzzle to target for reliable ballistic performance shot after shot.
- Ballistic Coefficients (Doppler Radar Verified): G1 BC of .545 and G7 BC of .274, measured using Doppler radar and corrected to standard atmospheric conditions. These are real-world figures, not theoretical values, giving handloaders accurate data for load development and ballistic solution inputs.
- AMP® Bullet Jackets: Advanced Manufacturing Process (AMP) jackets feature near-zero variation in wall thickness, producing unprecedented concentricity and uniformity. This directly reduces in-bore distortion and contributes to tighter groups downrange.
- Streamlined Secant Ogive and Optimised Boattail: The bullet's secant ogive profile is designed for a high BC while the optimised boattail base reduces base drag and stabilises the projectile as it transitions to supersonic and transonic flight, supporting consistent accuracy at long range.
- DVRT™ (Drag Variability Reduction Technology): Hornady's patented DVRT™ technology increases drag uniformity across the bullet's surface, reducing dispersion and producing smaller groups at extended distances. This is particularly relevant for competitive shooting where consistency across a full box matters.
- Precision Swaged Lead Core: The lead core is swaged to tight tolerances for consistent weight and density distribution across the projectile, contributing to uniform ballistics and aerodynamic stability, especially important at the extended ranges this bullet is designed for.
- Bullet Diameter and Length: .224" (5.69mm) diameter with a bullet length of 1.245" (31.62mm). At this length, a minimum recommended barrel twist rate of 1-7" (1 turn in 177.8mm) is required to achieve adequate stabilisation.
- Sectional Density: .251 sectional density reflects the bullet's mass relative to its cross-sectional area, supporting good retained velocity and trajectory efficiency over distance.
- Pack Quantity: Supplied in a box of 100 projectiles, suitable for a meaningful volume of load development and range sessions without the per-projectile cost of smaller packs.
The Hornady ELD Match 88 GR .224 is a purpose-built long-range match projectile that suits handloaders shooting precision rifle disciplines, whether at the range or in competition. Pair it with a barrel featuring at least a 1-7" twist to get the best out of this heavy-for-calibre, high-BC bullet.
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