Nosler Varmageddon 22 Caliber 55 Grain Flat Base Tipped (17240) gives you a .224 diameter varmint bullet built for high volume shooting, fast expansion, and consistent accuracy. This 22 caliber 55 grain tipped flat base Varmageddon bullet works well for varmint and predator hunters who want explosive performance and precise flight from common 22 centerfire cartridges.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 17240
- Caliber: 22 caliber
- Bullet diameter: 0.224 inch
- Bullet weight: 55 grains
- Bullet type: Varmageddon varmint bullet
- Bullet style: flat base tipped
- Tip material: polymer
- Ballistic coefficient (G1): 0.255
- Sectional density: 0.157
- Overall bullet length: 0.795 inch
- Jacket material: copper alloy
- Core material: lead alloy
- Quantity per box: 100 bullets
Special Features
- Optimized polymer tip improves aerodynamics and helps initiate rapid expansion on impact for strong varmint level terminal performance.
- Flat base design supports consistent base symmetry and stable bullet launch, which helps many 22 caliber rifles deliver tight groups.
- Copper alloy jacket is engineered for fast, violent expansion rather than deep penetration, matching what varmint shooters expect on small targets.
- Lead alloy core and jacket combination is tuned to withstand high velocities while still opening quickly when the bullet hits soft tissue.
- Varmageddon branding reflects a focus on precision varmint bullets suitable for extended shooting sessions and accurate field use.
Practical Benefits
- As a 55 grain 22 caliber varmint bullet, the Nosler Varmageddon 22 Caliber 55 Grain Flat Base Tipped (17240) fits shooters who want a familiar weight that works with many 223 Remington class load recipes.
- The tipped flat base design makes this bullet ideal for predator and varmint work where you want flat trajectory at typical 22 centerfire ranges and quick energy transfer.
- Consistent diameter, weight, and tip geometry help your handloads feed smoothly and maintain predictable trajectories, which supports confident hits on small targets.
- Many 22 caliber rifles handle 55 grain bullets very well, so this Varmageddon often works with existing twist rates and popular varmint load data without special changes.
- If you want a 22 caliber 55 grain tipped varmint bullet that gives you accurate, explosive performance on small game, the Nosler Varmageddon 22 Caliber 55 Grain Flat Base Tipped (17240) is a solid fit for that role.
| MANUFACTURER | NOSLER |
| BULLET CALIBER | 22 CALIBER |