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Varmint Grenade 22 Caliber (0.224'''') Flat Base Bullets - 22 Caliber (0.224'''') 30gr Varmint Granade Flat Base 100/Box
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Overview
Built for varmint shooting, this lead-free bullet is designed to deliver rapid fragmentation on impact while helping reduce the chance of ricochets. Its copper-tin composite core and hollow-cavity design are intended for use at ultra-high velocities, with the bullet remaining stable in flight before breaking apart on target. It is well suited to hunters looking for a flat-base option for ground squirrels, prairie dogs, and similar small game where minimal exit wounds are a priority. Manufactured by Barnes Bullets, it comes packaged 100 per box for range work and field use.
Why Hunters Choose the Barnes Bullets
Lead-free Varmint
Bullet from Barnes Bullets
Copper-tin Composite
Core is highly frangible
Flat-base, Hollow-cavity
Design for varmint use
Designed Reduce
Chance of ricochets
Stays Intact
At ultra-high velocities, then fragments
Key Features
- Lead-free varmint bullets from Barnes Bullets
- 22 caliber (.224) 30-grain flat-base bullet design
- Copper-tin composite core with highly frangible construction
- Hollow-cavity bullet intended to fragment on impact
- Designed to reduce ricochet risk
- Packaged 100 bullets per box
Best Used For
- Lead-free varmint hunters wanting highly frangible bullets for small-game shooting
- Shooters targeting ground squirrels or prairie dogs at extended ranges
- Users prioritizing reduced ricochet potential in open-country varmint work
- Hunters seeking minimal exit wounds on larger varmints at high impact speeds
Specifications
| Bullet Construction | Hollow-cavity |
|---|---|
| Bullet Type | Flat Base |
| Bullet Weight | 30gr |
| Caliber | 22 Caliber (0.224'''') |
| Core Material | Copper-tin composite |
| Country Of Origin | Barnes Bullets |
| Frangible | Yes |
| Lead Free | Yes |
| Quantity | 100/Box |
Pros
- Lead-free varmint bullet from Barnes Bullets
- Copper-tin composite core is highly frangible
- Flat-base, hollow-cavity design for varmint use
- Designed to reduce the chance of ricochets
- Stays intact at ultra-high velocities, then fragments on impact
- 100 bullets per box
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for varmint use, so it is not intended for general-purpose or larger-game applications.
- The highly frangible design is meant to fragment on impact, which can limit penetration and create little or no exit wounds.
- Performance is described around ultra-high velocities, so results may depend on maintaining sufficient speed at the target.
- Flat-base, hollow-cavity construction may suit specific varmint setups, but it is a specialized bullet rather than an all-around option.
Suggested Comparisons
- Varmint bullets
- Lead-free bullets
- Flat-base bullets
- Hollow-cavity bullets
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading components
- Bullet puller
- Caliber-specific reloading dies
- Powder scale
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of bullet is this intended for?
This is a lead-free varmint bullet from Barnes, sold as a 22 caliber (.224) 30 grain flat-base bullet.
What does Barnes say about the bullet’s construction?
The description says it uses a copper-tin composite core and a hollow-cavity design, and that it is highly frangible.
What is the main purpose of this bullet?
It is described as a varmint bullet intended for explosive impact on small game such as ground squirrels and prairie dogs.
Does the product description mention ricochet reduction?
Yes. Barnes states that the highly frangible core greatly reduces the chance of ricochets.
How is the bullet described on impact?
The description says it remains intact and stabilized at ultra-high velocities, then fragments explosively on impact, creating little or no exit wounds on larger animals.