Barnes MPG .224 55-Grain Multi-Purpose Bullets
Barnes Multi-Purpose Green 55-grain .224 bullets deliver frangible performance for steel targets, competition, varmint hunting, and training. Lead-free design. 100 per box.
Barnes Multi-Purpose Green Bullets: Precision Without Compromise
Barnes Multi-Purpose Green (MPG) bullets represent a thoughtful evolution in ammunition design. Built around a frangible powdered-metal copper-tin core wrapped in a gilding metal jacket, these .224 55-grain projectiles deliver reliable performance across a spectrum of shooting applications.
Design and Construction
The MPG's engineering reflects decades of Barnes' commitment to precision:
- Frangible Core: Powdered-metal copper-tin construction fragments reliably on impact, reducing ricochet risk and collateral damage concerns
- Gilding Metal Jacket: Unlike competitors, Barnes employs a robust jacket design that maintains structural integrity during handling, feeding, and firing
- Hollow Point Flat Base: The .224 configuration maximizes energy transfer while maintaining feeding reliability
- Lead-Free: Compliant with environmental regulations and suitable for sensitive shooting environments
Performance and Applications
These bullets excel in diverse shooting scenarios:
- Steel target practice and competition shooting
- Varmint hunting where frangibility is an asset
- Home defense training and qualification
- General plinking and marksmanship development
- Law enforcement and tactical training applications
Why Choose Barnes MPG
The frangible design minimizes over-penetration concerns while the robust jacket construction prevents premature fragmentation in the magazine or chamber. This balance—reliability combined with controlled performance—makes MPG bullets a practical choice for shooters who demand consistency without compromise.
100 bullets per box
