The Nosler Varmageddon .22 Nosler 62-grain Flat Base Hollow Point (FBHP) Brass 50-round box is a specialized centerfire cartridge engineered specifically for high-volume varmint hunting, prairie dog field shooting, agricultural pest management, and predator control. A common challenge with small-caliber varmint hunting ammunition is erratic terminal expansion or excessive pass-through at extended ranges, which reduces energy dump and increases ricochet risk. Nosler resolves these operational performance issues through its Varmageddon projectile design, which combines a thin, uniform copper alloy jacket with a flat base and hollow point cavity, delivering explosive fragmentation and razor-sharp accuracy.
The core technical advantage relies on Nosler's 62-grain FBHP bullet construction. Featuring a precision flat base profile, the bullet maximizes in-bore flight alignment and barrel crown seal, delivering shot-to-shot benchrest consistency out of modern rifle barrels. Upon contact, the ultra-thin copper jacket combined with the engineered hollow point cavity induces immediate, violent expansion and complete fragmentation—even on small-bodied varmints at extended distances where impact velocity begins to decay. This rapid energy transfer prevents pass-throughs, maximizes lethal internal shock, and virtually eliminates ricochet hazard in rocky environments.
Propelling its 62-grain FBHP projectile at a blistering factory-rated 3,250 FPS muzzle velocity (generating 1,452 ft-lbs of muzzle energy), this loading takes full advantage of the .22 Nosler's high case capacity to yield flat trajectories and minimal holdover out past 300 yards. Assembled in premium reloadable virgin brass cases with clean-burning, temperature-stable propellants and non-corrosive match Boxer primers, the cartridge ensures smooth magazine feeding, reliable chamber sealing, and positive extraction across precision bolt-action rifles and properly barreled AR-15 platforms.
Key Benefits
- Explosive Terminal Disruption: Ultra-thin copper jacket and hollow point cavity trigger immediate fragmentation on impact.
- Flat Base Geometry: Enhances in-bore stabilization and crown flight release for tight, benchrest-grade grouping.
- Blistering 3,250 FPS Velocity: High muzzle velocity flattens trajectory and delivers decisive downrange energy transfer.
- 50-Round Value Packaging: Economical box count designed specifically for high-volume varmint shoots and pest control.
Technical Specification
- Caliber: .22 Nosler
- Ballistics: 3,250 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 1,452 Ft-Lbs Muzzle Energy
- Projectile: 62 Grain | Flat Base Hollow Point (FBHP) | Thin Copper Jacket | Lead Core
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Virgin Reloadable Brass Case | Clean-Burning Powder | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 50 Rounds Per Box | Nosler Varmageddon Ammunition Series
- Dimensions: Standard .22 Nosler Geometry | SKU: NOS65180
- Application: High-Volume Varmint Hunting, Prairie Dogs, Coyotes, Predators, and Pest Management
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Nosler Quality Control Benchmarks
If you're running a .22 Nosler platform and need consistent terminal fragmentation without unpredictable pass-through, this load delivers repeatable results under field conditions. Get reliable performance and reloadable brass from SMKW, a trusted source for precision rifle ammunition.
