Nosler RDF hollow point boat tail component bullets in 22 caliber .224 diameter at 77 grains (53452) are a precision-engineered match-grade projectile built for competitive shooters and reloaders who want maximum ballistic efficiency and consistent long-range accuracy from .22 caliber rifles. These 22 cal long-range target and competition reloading bullets come 100 per box and are designed from the ground up around Nosler's Reduced Drag Factor engineering for superior downrange performance.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 53452
- Caliber: 22 cal, .224 diameter
- Bullet weight: 77 grains
- Bullet type: RDF hollow point boat tail
- G1 ballistic coefficient: 0.454
- G7 ballistic coefficient: 0.228
- Sectional density: 0.219
- Overall length: 0.990 inches
- Minimum twist rate required: 1-9 inches or faster
- Core material: Lead
- Count per box: 100
- Application: Competitive shooting, long-range target
Special Features
- Nosler's Reduced Drag Factor design combines a long, highly streamlined ogive with a tight meplat diameter to minimize aerodynamic drag and maximize the ballistic coefficient at the outer edge of what a 77-grain .22 cal bullet can achieve.
- The tight meplat is uniform from bullet to bullet, eliminating the ballistic inconsistency caused by varying tip diameters that affect trajectory prediction at extended distances.
- The boat tail base reduces base drag and eases bullet transition from the case neck into free bore, contributing to consistent in-flight stability and repeatable accuracy.
- Each RDF bullet is produced to match-grade tolerances for jacket concentricity and core consistency, delivering the lot-to-lot uniformity serious competitors depend on when building precision handloads.
Practical Benefits
- These bullets are compatible with .22 caliber cartridges including the .223 Remington, .22 Nosler, and .224 Valkyrie in barrels with 1-9 inch or faster twist rates purpose-built for heavy .22 cal match projectiles.
- The G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.454 gives this 77-grain bullet exceptional wind resistance and retained velocity at long range, making it a natural fit for high-power rifle competition and precision target events where wind calls matter.
- The Reduced Drag Factor ogive design produces a flatter trajectory at distance compared to conventional 77-grain .22 cal bullets, giving competitors a measurable advantage at extended stage distances.
- If you reload for a fast-twist .22 caliber rifle and compete or train at long range, the Nosler RDF (53452) gives your handloads the ballistic efficiency and consistency your precision shooting setup demands.
The Nosler RDF 22 Cal .224 77 Grain HPBT (53452) is a proven platform and confident choice for the serious long-range competitor and handloader seeking a capable tool in the heavy .22 caliber match bullet category.
| MANUFACTURER | NOSLER |
| BULLET CALIBER | 22 CALIBER |