NOSLER 17291 VARMAGEDDON 22 CALIBER 55 GRAIN 500 CNT

Nosler Varmageddon flat base tipped component bullets in 22 caliber .224 diameter at 55 grains (17291) are a high-volume varmint projectile built for dedicated reloaders who want explosive terminal performance and consistent accuracy from .22 caliber rifles at the lowest possible cost per bullet. Purpose-built as a flat-shooting 22 cal varmint reloading bullet for cartridges like the .223 Remington and .22-250, this 500-count bulk box is the ultimate supply option for high-volume varmint hunters who load in serious quantities.

Key Features

• Manufacturer part number: 17291
• Caliber: 22 cal, .224 diameter
• Bullet weight: 55 grains
• Bullet type: Varmageddon flat base tipped
• G1 ballistic coefficient: 0.255
• Sectional density: 0.157
• Overall length: 0.900 inches
• Minimum twist rate: 1-12 inches or faster
• Jacket material: Copper-alloy varmint jacket
• Core material: Special lead-alloy
• Count per box: 500
• Application: Varmint hunting

Special Features

• A metallic black polymer tip nestles in the jacket mouth to initiate immediate expansion on impact, triggering rapid core and jacket fragmentation at the velocities generated by .22 caliber cartridges.
• The special lead-alloy core combines with the copper-alloy jacket in a design engineered for violent expansion on contact, delivering consistent terminal fragmentation shot to shot across the full velocity range of .22 cal varmint cartridges.
• The copper-alloy jacket is built to withstand high muzzle velocities without premature in-flight separation, releasing all stored energy only on contact with the target.
• The flat base design delivers benchrest-level accuracy out of varmint rifles, giving high-volume reloaders the consistent, repeatable groups needed to build dependable handloads at scale.

Practical Benefits

• These bullets are compatible with .22 caliber cartridges including the .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, .224 Valkyrie, and .222 Remington in barrels with 1-12 inch or faster twist rates.
• The 500-count bulk pack delivers the lowest cost per bullet in the Varmageddon 22 caliber lineup, making these the natural choice for reloaders who run through components quickly during peak prairie dog or ground squirrel seasons.
• The 55-grain weight performs across the full range of .22 caliber varmint cartridges, producing the flat arc and immediate terminal fragmentation needed for clean, precise results at any field distance.
• If you reload in serious volume for a .22 caliber varmint rifle and want a component that keeps your supply stocked through a full season without sacrificing accuracy or terminal performance, the Nosler Varmageddon (17291) gives your handloads the consistency and economy your high-volume varmint setup demands.

The Nosler Varmageddon 22 Cal .224 55 Grain Flat Base Tipped (17291) is a smart addition and practical choice for the high-volume varmint hunter and handloader seeking a proven platform in the .22 caliber bulk bullet category.