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Lapua 55gr FMJ reloading bullet

.224 | 55gr | Lapua FMJ

Our reloading data for the .224 | 55gr | Lapua FMJ bullet covers a total of 32 suitable calibers and 1000 load recipes

The Lapua FMJ bullet is designed with a full metal jacket construction, offering enhanced feeding reliability and consistency in semi-automatic and bolt-action rifles. This bullet construction ensures minimal barrel fouling, making it ideal for high-volume shooting sessions. Primarily intended for target shooting and plinking, Lapua FMJ bullets exhibit exceptional accuracy and uniformity, prized by competition shooters and precision reloaders. The non-expanding design delivers deep penetration and maintains weight retention, albeit at the expense of controlled expansion upon impact. This characteristic limits its effectiveness in hunting scenarios where quick, humane kills are desired, thus it is not recommended for medium to large game hunting. Suitable calibers for Lapua FMJ bullets range from .223 Remington for small game and vermin control to larger calibers like .308 Winchester for practice and paper punching. Handloaders benefit from Lapua's meticulous quality control, ensuring consistent performance and uniform ballistic coefficients with each projectile batch.

About this bullet

.224 | 55gr | Lapua FMJ is a bullet made by Lapua. At 55 gr (3.6 g) and a diameter of 0.224'' (5.69 mm) it suits handloads where bullet weight and barrel length have to be matched carefully. A twist rate of 1:12.0 is recommended for stable flight; slower twists can under-stabilise this bullet. We currently list 1000 load recipes across 32 calibers for this bullet.

Most popular calibers for this bullet

CaliberLoad recipes
.22 Creedmoor130
5.6 x 57124
5.6 x 57 R124
.22-250 Ackley Improved120
.22-250 Rem.118

Load data for .224 | 55gr | Lapua FMJ bullet is available in the following calibers:

Safety notes

All load data is reference data only. Always start at the minimum charge and work up in small steps while watching for pressure signs. Never exceed the maximum charge published by the powder or bullet manufacturer.