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This Sellier & Bellot .22 Hornet ammunition hits the sweet spot for anyone looking to practice, compete, or control varmints with a proven cartridge. The 45-grain full metal jacket design feeds reliably through most rifles and leaves clean bore conditions—no jacket separation or excessive buildup you'd worry about with other loads.
The .22 Hornet has been around since the 1930s for a reason. It's accurate, produces virtually no recoil, and stays quiet compared to larger centerfire rounds. This ammunition pairs that heritage with modern manufacturing from Sellier & Bellot, a company with nearly 200 years making ammunition. The 45-grain bullet weight is the most popular choice for .22 Hornet rifles because it balances penetration, trajectory, and velocity. At 2346 fps, you get solid energy delivery without excessive barrel stress or wear.
Where this load really shines is in controlled shooting situations—target work, plinking, or small varmint management inside 200 yards. The FMJ construction means the bullet won't expand on impact, making it ideal for training and competition. If you're zeroing in a rifle or just putting rounds downrange to stay sharp, the consistent ballistics keep groups tight. The non-corrosive brass cases are reloadable, so handloaders can stretch their investment even further.
The .22 Hornet performs best inside 200 yards, though it can reach further. The FMJ design on this load favors controlled shots in that sweet spot rather than extended long-range work. Beyond 200 yards, bullet drop increases and energy falls off noticeably, so factor that into your setup and expectations before heading out.
Yes, the brass cases are non-corrosive and boxer-primed, so they're perfectly suited for reloading. The thin case walls require careful handling during processing, but many reloaders find the effort worthwhile. Just make sure to discard any brass showing signs of case separation or stretching after multiple reloads.
The 45-grain bullet offers more energy and better penetration than lighter 35-grain options, plus it runs more cleanly through barrels. Lighter bullets shoot flatter and sometimes faster, but the 45-grainer is the most common factory weight and works well in older rifles with slower rifling twist rates.
Most likely yes. The 45-grain weight is ideal for older .22 Hornets with 1:16 twist rates, which sometimes struggle with heavier bullets. Just confirm your rifle's chamber and twist rate before purchasing. When in doubt, chamber a round by hand (with an unloaded gun) to verify fit.
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 Hornet |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 0.90 |
| Grains | 45 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SB22HA |
| Shipping Weight | 0.35 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 754908510009 |
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