The Nosler Varmageddon .221 Remington Fireball 40-grain Flat Base Hollow Point (FBHP) Brass 20-round box is a high-precision centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for high-volume varmint eradication, prairie dog control, and small predator hunting in bolt-action rifles. A primary friction point when shooting small-caliber varmint loads is balancing extreme accuracy with immediate, explosive energy transfer while minimizing ground ricochet hazards and over-penetration. Nosler resolves these field performance challenges by pairing its precision-drawn reloadable brass cases with a frangible 40-grain FBHP bullet, delivering flat downrange trajectories, low recoil impulse, and instant terminal disruption.
The primary technical advantage centers on the flat base projectile profile combined with an ultra-thin, tapered copper jacket. The flat base configuration maximizes bearing surface engagement with the barrel rifling, ensuring symmetrical gas exit at the muzzle crown for tight benchrest-grade grouping. Upon impact with thin-skinned targets, the open hollow point cavity and thin jacket mouth trigger immediate structural breakdown, converting kinetic energy into violent fragmentation while preventing unwanted pass-throughs and ricochets.
Launching its lightweight 40-grain hollow point bullet at 3,200 FPS, this Varmageddon loading produces an exceptionally flat trajectory with soft recoil for quick target re-acquisition and sight-picture continuity during extended shooting strings. Assembled using premium reloadable Nosler brass cases, clean-burning propellants, and non-corrosive Boxer primers, it reduces carbon accumulation, maintains uniform chamber pressures, and guarantees smooth feeding and extraction in .221 Rem Fireball rifles. It is an outstanding selection for high-volume benchrest sessions and varmint management.
Key Benefits
- Flat Base Bullet Profile: Maximizes barrel bearing surface to ensure symmetrical muzzle exit and tight short-to-medium range grouping.
- Tapered FBHP Copper Jacket: Initiates instant, explosive terminal fragmentation to minimize ricochets and over-penetration.
- 3,200 FPS Velocity: Generates flat downrange trajectories with minimal felt recoil for rapid follow-up shots.
- Precision Reloadable Nosler Brass: High-grade virgin brass cases deliver smooth feeding, clean extraction, and long reloadable life.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .221 Remington Fireball / .221 Rem Fireball | 3,200 FPS Muzzle Velocity | High-Velocity Varmint Profile
- Projectile: 40 Grain | Varmageddon® | Flat Base Hollow Point (FBHP) | Tapered Copper Jacket
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Virgin Reloadable Nosler Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Nosler Varmageddon Series
- Dimensions: Standard .221 Rem Fireball Geometry | Bolt-Action Rifle Compatible | SKU: 65120
- Application: Varmint Hunting, Prairie Dogs, Coyotes, Pest Control, and Benchrest Target Shooting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Nosler Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
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