The Nosler Varmageddon .22 Hornet 35-grain Flat Base Tipped (FBT) Polymer Tip Brass 50-round box is a high-precision centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for high-volume varmint control, pest eradication, and small game hunting. A primary friction point when shooting legacy .22 Hornet loads is erratic terminal expansion and inconsistent downrange accuracy at extended varmint distances. Nosler resolves these ballistics and terminal performance challenges by pairing its precision-drawn reloadable brass cases with a frangible 35-grain polymer-tipped bullet, delivering flat trajectories, low recoil impulse, and immediate terminal fragmentation.
The primary technical advantage centers on the lightweight 35-grain flat base profile combined with a black polycarbonate tip and an ultra-thin copper-alloy jacket. The flat base configuration maximizes bearing surface engagement with standard .22 Hornet barrel twist rates, ensuring symmetrical gas exit at the muzzle crown for tight benchrest-grade grouping. Upon target contact, the polymer tip acts as a mechanical wedge, driving backward into the thin jacket and concentric lead core to trigger instant, explosive fragmentation that converts kinetic energy into stopping power while preventing over-penetration and ricochet hazards.
Launching its lightweight 35-grain tipped bullet at 3,000 FPS, this Varmageddon loading produces a flat downrange trajectory with negligible recoil, allowing shooters to maintain sight-picture continuity for fast follow-up shots. Assembled using premium reloadable Nosler brass cases, clean-burning propellants, and non-corrosive Boxer primers, it reduces carbon accumulation, limits barrel heat buildup during extended shooting strings, and guarantees smooth feeding and extraction in bolt-action and single-shot .22 Hornet rifles. It is an outstanding selection for prairie dogs, coyotes, and farm pest management.
Key Benefits
- Flat Base Bullet Profile: Maximizes barrel bearing surface to ensure optimal rifling engagement and tight grouping in .22 Hornet barrels.
- Polymer Tip Mechanical Initiation: Drives into the thin copper jacket on impact to trigger immediate, explosive terminal fragmentation.
- 3,000 FPS Muzzle Velocity: Delivers flat downrange trajectories with virtually zero recoil for effortless sight-picture retention.
- Precision Reloadable Nosler Brass: Quality virgin brass cases ensure smooth feeding, clean extraction, and long reloadable life in a 50-round box.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .22 Hornet | 3,000 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Low-Recoil Varmint Profile
- Projectile: 35 Grain | Varmageddon® | Flat Base Tipped (FBT) | Black Polycarbonate Tip | Thin Copper Jacket
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Virgin Reloadable Nosler Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 50 Rounds Per Box | Nosler Varmageddon Series
- Dimensions: Standard .22 Hornet Geometry | Bolt-Action & Single-Shot Rifle Compatible | SKU: NOS41132
- Application: Varmint Hunting, Prairie Dogs, Coyotes, Pest Control, and Small Game
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Nosler Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
Secure consistent varmint performance and controlled terminal fragmentation with Nosler Varmageddon .22 Hornet ammunition, available from SMKW as a trusted source for precision rifle loads.
