The Nosler Varmageddon .223 Remington 62-grain Flat Base Hollow Point (FBHP) Brass 20-round box is a high-precision centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for varmint hunting, prairie dog shooting, and predator control in modern fast-twist AR-15s and bolt-action rifles. A primary friction point when shooting lighter varmint bullets in modern 1:7 to 1:9 twist barrels is bullet instability or jacket failure under extreme rotational stress. Nosler resolves these fast-twist performance constraints by pairing its precision-drawn brass cases with a structurally tuned 62-grain FBHP projectile, delivering tight group consistency, stability, and immediate terminal fragmentation.
The primary technical advantage centers on the flat base construction combined with a variable-thickness copper jacket. The flat base profile ensures ultra-uniform gas release at the muzzle crown, minimizing initial yaw and maximizing short-to-medium range accuracy. Possessing a higher mass than typical 40-grain or 55-grain varmint rounds, the 62-grain projectile resists crosswind drift, while its ultra-thin jacket mouth and large hollow cavity initiate instant, explosive fragmentation upon striking small-bodied targets without over-penetrating.
Launching its 62-grain hollow point bullet at 2,950 FPS and producing 1,197 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, this Varmageddon loading generates flat trajectories and massive hydrostatic disruption on impact. Assembled using premium reloadable Nosler brass cases, clean-burning powders, and non-corrosive Boxer primers, it produces consistent chamber pressure, uniform ignition, and smooth feeding across semi-automatic AR-15 carbines and bolt-action varmint rifles. It is a top-tier choice for high-volume prairie dog fields and predator management.
Key Benefits
- Flat Base Bullet Design: Promotes symmetrical muzzle gas exit to deliver tight benchrest-grade grouping consistency.
- Tuned FBHP Copper Jacket: Thin mouth initiates instant terminal fragmentation while thickened midsection handles fast barrel twist rates.
- Heavy 62-Grain Varmint Mass: Optimizes stability in 1:7 to 1:9 twist barrels and resists crosswind deflection downrange.
- Precision Reloadable Nosler Brass: Premium virgin brass cases ensure uniform neck tension, smooth feeding, and long reloadable life.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .223 Remington / 5.56 NATO Compatible | 2,950 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 1,197 Ft-Lbs Muzzle Energy
- Projectile: 62 Grain | Varmageddon® | Flat Base Hollow Point (FBHP) | Structurally Tuned 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 .223 Rem Geometry | AR-15 & Bolt-Action Rifle Compatible | SKU: NOS40223
- Application: Varmint Control, Prairie Dogs, Coyotes, Predator Hunting, and Benchrest Range Target Shooting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Nosler Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
Secure consistent varmint performance with Nosler Varmageddon .223 Rem 62gr FBHP ammunition, available through SMKW, where verified specifications and dependable inventory support your field requirements.
