The Nosler Varmageddon .17 Remington 20-grain Flat Base Hollow Point (FBHP) Brass 20-round box is an ultra-high-velocity centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for long-range varmint eradication, small predator control, and pest management. A primary friction point in small-bore, high-velocity varmint shooting is maintaining flight stability while securing immediate, explosive energy transfer without ricochet hazards downrange. Nosler resolves these ballistics challenges by pairing its precision-drawn reloadable brass cases with a frangible 20-grain FBHP bullet, delivering laser-flat flight paths, optimal bearing-surface engagement, and instant terminal disruption.
The primary technical advantage relies on the flat base projectile profile paired with a thin, engineered copper-alloy jacket and open hollow point cavity. The flat base configuration maximizes rifling engagement surface, ensuring symmetrical gas release at the muzzle crown for tight, repeatable group consistency. Upon impact with thin-skinned game, hydraulic pressure inside the hollow point cavity causes rapid structural failure, converting kinetic energy into immediate fragmentation that eliminates pass-throughs and ricochet risks.
Launching its ultra-lightweight 20-grain hollow point bullet at a blistering 4,200 FPS, this Varmageddon loading produces an extraordinarily flat trajectory that minimizes holdover error on small targets at extended distances. Assembled using premium reloadable Nosler brass cases, clean-burning propellants, and non-corrosive Boxer primers, it reduces carbon fouling, maintains uniform chamber pressures, and guarantees smooth feeding and extraction in precision bolt-action varmint rifles. It is a premier selection for prairie dogs, coyotes, and specialized varmint hunters.
Key Benefits
- 4,200 FPS Hyper-Velocity Output: Generates laser-flat trajectories for simplified long-range point-of-aim holds on small targets.
- Flat Base Bullet Geometry: Maximizes bearing surface engagement with barrel rifling for enhanced short-to-medium range accuracy.
- Rapid Terminal Fragmentation: Hollow point cavity and thin jacket trigger immediate energy transfer to minimize ricochet hazards.
- Precision Reloadable Nosler Brass: High-grade virgin brass cases ensure smooth feeding, tight chamber sealing, and long reloadable life.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .17 Remington / .17 Rem | 4,200 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Hyper-Velocity Varmint Profile
- Projectile: 20 Grain | Varmageddon® | Flat Base Hollow Point (FBHP) | Open Nose Cavity | Copper-Alloy Jacket
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Virgin Reloadable Nosler Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Nosler Varmageddon Series
- Dimensions: Standard .17 Rem Geometry | Bolt-Action Varmint Rifle Compatible | SKU: NOS65100
- Application: Varmint Hunting, Prairie Dogs, Coyotes, Fox, Small Predators, and Pest Control
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Nosler Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
Secure consistent high-velocity performance and predictable terminal results with Nosler Varmageddon ammunition, available through SMKW, where verified specifications and reliable sourcing support serious field use.
