Nosler Varmageddon flat base tipped component bullets in 22 caliber .224 diameter at 55 grains (17270) are a high-volume varmint projectile built for reloaders who want explosive terminal performance and consistent accuracy from .22 caliber rifles at an economical price per bullet. Purpose-built as a flat-shooting 22 cal varmint reloading bullet for cartridges like the .223 Remington and .22-250, this 250-count bulk box gives dedicated varmint hunters a proven, cost-efficient component for building large quantities of consistent handloads.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 17270
- Caliber: 22 cal, .224 diameter
- Bullet weight: 55 grains
- Bullet type: Varmageddon flat base tipped
- G1 ballistic coefficient: 0.255
- Sectional density: 0.157
- Overall length: 0.795 inches
- Jacket material: Copper-alloy varmint jacket
- Core material: Lead-alloy
- Count per box: 250
- Application: Varmint hunting
Special Features
- A metallic polymer tip nestles in the jacket mouth to initiate immediate expansion on impact, triggering rapid core and jacket fragmentation at the velocities generated by .22 caliber cartridges.
- The copper-alloy varmint jacket is engineered to withstand high muzzle velocities without premature separation in flight, releasing all stored energy only on contact with the target.
- The lead-alloy core is formed for consistent density throughout, producing the uniform weight distribution that drives accuracy and repeatable terminal results at extended varmint hunting distances.
- The flat base design delivers benchrest-level accuracy out of varmint rifles, giving high-volume reloaders the precise, repeatable groups needed to build consistent handloads at scale.
Practical Benefits
- These bullets are compatible with .22 caliber cartridges including the .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, .224 Valkyrie, and .222 Remington, giving you one proven component across multiple .22 cal platforms.
- The 250-count bulk pack cuts cost per bullet significantly compared to standard 100-count boxes, making these a natural fit for reloaders who load in large quantities for extended varmint seasons or high-volume practice.
- The 55-grain weight hits a practical balance point between velocity and stability that performs across the full range of .22 caliber varmint cartridges from close brush work out past 400 yards.
- If you reload in volume for a .22 caliber varmint rifle and want a component that delivers consistent accuracy and explosive terminal results without a premium price, the Nosler Varmageddon (17270) gives your handloads the performance and economy your high-volume setup demands.
The Nosler Varmageddon 22 Cal .224 55 Grain Flat Base Tipped (17270) is a practical choice and smart addition for the high-volume varmint hunter and handloader seeking a dependable option in the .22 caliber bullet category.
| MANUFACTURER | NOSLER |
| BULLET CALIBER | 22 CALIBER |