The Winchester Super-X .22 Hornet 45-grain Jacketed Soft Point (JSP) Brass 50-round box is a classic centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for varmint control, predator hunting, and small game applications where controlled expansion and precise shot placement are required. A common friction point with lightweight, ultra-high-velocity varmint rounds is immediate fragmentation that causes shallow surface wounds rather than deep terminal performance. Winchester resolves this challenge by pairing a traditional 45-grain lead core with a structural copper alloy jacket and an exposed lead tip, managing bullet deformation to balance rapid upset with deep penetration.
The primary technical advantage relies on the mechanical construction of the 45-grain JSP projectile. As the bullet impacts soft tissue or bone, the exposed lead tip initiates rapid, uniform mushrooming, while the surrounding copper alloy jacket reinforces the rear core to prevent fragmentation. Delivering 723 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, the load provides lethal hydrostatic shock on agricultural pests and predators while maintaining a significantly lower muzzle report and lighter recoil signature than larger .223 Rem or .22-250 Rem centerfire platforms.
Launching its 45-grain soft point projectile at 2,690 FPS, this Super-X load yields flat trajectories for small target engagements out to medium ranges. Charged with clean-burning propellants and fitted with non-corrosive Boxer primers, it reduces carbon accumulation to protect precision rifling during extended field sessions. Assembled in precision-drawn, reloadable virgin brass cases, it ensures flawless chambering, consistent headspace, and smooth extraction in both modern bolt-action rifles and vintage .22 Hornet platforms.
Key Benefits
- Jacketed Soft Point Construction: Exposed lead tip initiates rapid mushrooming while the copper jacket preserves weight for deep penetration.
- Low Muzzle Report & Mild Recoil: Delivers effective centerfire terminal energy without the extreme blast or recoil of larger varmint calibers.
- 2,690 FPS Flat Trajectory: Optimized velocity profile for precise shot placement on small-bodied predators and agricultural pests.
- Precision Virgin Reloadable Brass: Premium brass casing promotes reliable feeding, easy extraction, and extended reloadability.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .22 Hornet | 2,690 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 723 Ft-Lbs Muzzle Energy
- Projectile: 45 Grain | Jacketed Soft Point (JSP) | Exposed Lead Tip | Copper Alloy Jacket
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Virgin Reloadable Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 50 Rounds Per Box | Winchester Super-X Series
- Dimensions: Standard .22 Hornet Geometry | Bolt-Action & Single-Shot Rifle Configuration | SKU: X22H1
- Application: Varmint Control, Predator Hunting, Coyotes, Foxes, Woodchucks, and Small Game
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Winchester Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
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