Barnes MPG .224 55-Grain Multi-Purpose Bullets

$39.91 3 in stock

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.

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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

Attributes

Ballistic Coefficient: 0.225
Bullet Diameter: .224
Bullet Type: Multi-Purpose Green (MPG)
Bullet Type: Open Tip
Caliber: .223 Caliber
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Cannelure: Yes
Core Material: Frangible Copper
Grain Weight: 55 Gr
Jacket Material: Brass
Overall Length: 0.935"
Quantity: 100 Per Box
Recommended Usage: Varmint
Sectional Density: 0.157