The Barnes Steward Collection .223 Remington 55-grain Sierra Tipped VarmintKing (TVK) Brass 20-round box is specialized centerfire rifle ammunition engineered specifically for predator control, high-volume varmint hunting, and property maintenance. A primary operational limitation when engaging coyotes, foxes, and agricultural pests with standard .223 loads is bullet pass-through without expansion, leading to unanchored game and lost targets across open pastures. Barnes resolves these varmint-control friction points by pairing precision factory-loading standards with Sierra’s aerodynamic 55-grain Tipped VarmintKing projectile, delivering flat downrange flight, tight crosswind resistance, and explosive terminal fragmentation.
The core technical advantage relies on the projectile's 55-grain Sierra Tipped VarmintKing (TVK) architecture. Featuring an aerodynamic acetyl resin polymer tip paired with a thin copper jacket and swaged lead core, the bullet yields a 0.272 G1 ballistic coefficient. Upon impact with target tissue, the hard polymer tip drives violently backward into the core, initiating immediate, explosive jacket fragmentation. This complete energy transfer eliminates pass-throughs and anchors small predators instantly without energy loss or exit wound tracking.
Leveraging the widespread availability of the .223 Remington cartridge, this 55-grain load delivers sub-MOA consistency and flat-shooting metrics tailored for AR-15 and bolt-action platforms alike. Assembled in premium reloadable virgin brass cases paired with clean-burning propellants and non-corrosive Boxer primers, the cartridge guarantees uniform chamber pressures, low velocity standard deviations, and smooth cycling across bolt-action and semi-automatic rifle systems.
Key Benefits
- Explosive Terminal Expansion: Thin copper jacket and acetyl resin polymer tip drive instant, complete fragmentation on target.
- Match-Grade Flight Path: 0.272 G1 BC and MatchKing-inspired profile yield sub-MOA precision and tight wind resistance.
- Non-Clogging Polymer Tip: Protects bullet nose geometry during magazine feeding and stabilizes flight.
- Premium Reloadable Brass: Precision-drawn factory brass cases and non-corrosive Boxer primers ensure smooth cycling and ignition.
Technical Specification
- Caliber: .223 Remington (.223 Rem)
- Ballistics: High-Velocity Varmint Loading | G1 BC: 0.272
- Projectile: 55 Grain | Sierra Tipped VarmintKing (TVK) | Acetyl Resin Polymer Tip | Thin Copper Jacket
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Reloadable Virgin Brass | Clean-Burning Powder | Non-Corrosive Boxer-Primed
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Barnes Steward Collection Series
- Dimensions: Standard .223 Remington SAAMI Geometry | SKU: 32560
- Application: Predator Control, Property Maintenance, Coyote, Fox, Bobcat, and High-Volume Varmint Hunting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Barnes Precision Quality Control Standards
When you are out in the field protecting your property and livestock against persistent predators, having flat-shooting ammunition with immediate terminal expansion is essential. Ensure explosive, game-stopping performance on every stand with Barnes Steward .223 Rem 55gr Tipped VarmintKing ammunition—backed by trusted service and available now at SMKW.
