H&N Hornet 5.50 mm Airgun Pellets (16.20 Grain / 200 Count)

The H&N Hornet is a premium, medium-weight hunting pellet engineered to deliver devastating terminal performance by combining high penetration depth with aggressive expansion. Built specifically for medium-range hunting and pest control, this hybrid projectile stands out due to its unique mechanical composition: a hard, machined brass point nested inside a classic, hollowed lead diabolo body.

The defining ballistics of the Hornet stem from this dual-material design. Upon firing, the smooth aerodynamic shape ensures stable flight and excellent velocity retention. When the pellet hits a target, the sharp brass tip acts as an armor-piercing wedge, concentrating all kinetic energy to punch cleanly through tough hide, feathers, or bone. Immediately following this initial penetration, the softer lead shoulder mushrooms aggressively, transferring massive hydrostatic shock and creating a highly effective wound channel. Sized at 5.50 mm, the Hornet features a sleek profile engineered to cycle smoothly through most multi-shot rotary magazines without jamming, making it a top choice for fast-paced field hunting.

Technical Specifications

• Caliber: .22 Caliber / 5.5 mm Airgun Ammunition

• Projectile Type: Pointed Hybrid Pellet (Machined Brass Tip with Lead Diabolo Body)

• Sizing / Head Diameter: 5.50 mm

• Weight: 16.20 Grain / 1.05 Grams

• Ballistic Coefficient (BC): 0.016

• Minimum Muzzle Energy Required: 16 Joules / 12 ft·lbs

• Recommended Muzzle Energy: 16 to 40 Joules for optimal terminal expansion and velocity

• Maximum Effective Distance: Up to 30 meters

• Primary Application: High-penetration pest control, small game hunting, and invasive species management

• Magazine Compatibility: Designed with a smooth, optimized profile to fit standard rotary magazine cylinders

• Packaging: Secure metal tin container

• Quantity: 200 Pellets per tin