The Nosler Varmageddon .223 Remington 53-grain Flat Base Hollow Point (FBHP) Brass 20-round box is a high-precision centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for high-volume varmint shooting, prairie dog eradication, and predator hunting in semi-automatic AR-15 platforms and bolt-action rifles. A primary friction point in varmint control is balancing extreme accuracy with immediate, violent energy transfer while minimizing over-penetration and ricochet hazards. Nosler resolves these field performance challenges by pairing its precision-drawn reloadable brass cases with a frangible 53-grain FBHP projectile, delivering laser-flat trajectories, short-to-medium range stability, and instant terminal disruption.
The primary technical advantage centers on the flat base bullet profile combined with an ultra-thin, tapered copper jacket. The flat base design maximizes bearing surface engagement with the barrel rifling, ensuring symmetrical gas exit at the muzzle crown and stabilizing the bullet 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.
Launching its lightweight 53-grain hollow point bullet at a blistering 3,350 FPS, this Varmageddon loading generates exceptionally flat flight paths for simplified holdover on small targets across typical varmint ranges. 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 across semi-automatic AR-15 carbines and bolt-action varmint rifles. It is an outstanding selection for high-volume shooting sessions and predator management.
Key Benefits
- Flat Base Bullet Profile: Maximizes barrel bearing surface to ensure symmetrical muzzle exit and tight short-range grouping.
- Tapered FBHP Copper Jacket: Initiates instant, explosive terminal fragmentation to minimize ricochets and pass-throughs.
- 3,350 FPS Blistering Velocity: Generates ultra-flat downrange trajectories to simplify point-of-aim holds on small game.
- Precision Reloadable Nosler Brass: High-grade virgin brass cases deliver smooth feeding, clean extraction, and long reloadable life.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .223 Remington / 5.56 NATO Compatible | 3,350 FPS Muzzle Velocity | High-Velocity Varmint Profile
- Projectile: 53 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 .223 Rem Geometry | AR-15 & Bolt-Action Rifle Compatible | SKU: NOS65139
- Application: Varmint Hunting, Prairie Dogs, Coyotes, Predator Control, and Benchrest Target Shooting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Nosler Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
Secure consistent varmint control performance with Nosler Varmageddon .223 Rem 53gr FBHP ammunition, available from SMKW as a trusted source for precision-engineered rifle ammunition.
