NOSLER 45498 22 CALIBER BALLISTIC TIP LEAD FREE 50 GRAIN 100 CNT

Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead Free spitzer component bullets in 22 caliber .224 diameter at 50 grains (45498) are a precision-engineered lead-free varmint projectile built for reloaders who want explosive terminal performance and consistent accuracy from .22 caliber rifles in areas where lead-free projectiles are required or preferred. Purpose-built as a flat-shooting 22 cal lead-free varmint reloading bullet for cartridges like the .223 Remington and .22-250, this 100-count box delivers reliable fragmentation down to 1,600 fps without a single grain of lead in the core.

Key Features

• Manufacturer part number: 45498
• Caliber: 22 cal, .224 diameter
• Bullet weight: 50 grains
• Bullet type: Ballistic Tip Lead Free, flat base spitzer
• G1 ballistic coefficient: 0.251
• Sectional density: 0.142
• Minimum expansion velocity: 1,600 fps
• Minimum twist rate required: 1-12 inches
• Jacket material: Copper
• Core material: Fragmenting copper, lead-free
• Count per box: 100
• Application: Varmint hunting

Special Features

• Nosler's patented Fragmenting Copper Core Technology drives immediate and rapid expansion initiated by the metallic polymer tip, producing violent fragmentation at practical varmint shooting velocities down to 1,600 fps with no lead core required.
• The metallic polymer tip, color-coded by caliber, sits in the jacket mouth to initiate expansion on impact while also protecting the tip from deformation during magazine feeding and transport.
• The copper core is engineered to fragment in a controlled pattern on impact, producing the same explosive terminal results shooters expect from a standard Ballistic Tip in a fully lead-free construction.
• The flat base design delivers consistent accuracy out of varmint rifles, giving reloaders the repeatable groups needed to build tight, dependable handloads at any range.

Practical Benefits

• These bullets are compatible with .22 caliber cartridges including the .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, and .224 Valkyrie, giving you a lead-free component that works across multiple .22 cal varmint platforms.
• The lead-free construction makes these a practical and responsible choice for hunting in areas that require non-toxic projectiles, or for any reloader who prefers to keep lead out of their component inventory entirely.
• The 50-grain weight generates strong muzzle velocity in standard .22 caliber cartridges, producing the flat trajectory and rapid energy transfer needed for clean, precise varmint performance at field distances.
• If you reload for a .22 caliber rifle and need a lead-free component that delivers the same explosive performance as a traditional Ballistic Tip, the Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead Free (45498) gives your handloads the terminal reliability and accuracy your varmint setup deserves.

The Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead Free 22 Cal .224 50 Grain (45498) is a proven platform and smart addition for the dedicated varmint hunter and handloader seeking a dependable lead-free option in the .22 caliber bullet category.