The Nosler 17240 Varmageddon delivers devastating terminal performance on varmints and predators with its specialized flat base tipped design. This 55-grain bullet combines match-grade accuracy with explosive expansion for clean, humane kills at extended ranges.
What Makes This Different
The Varmageddon features Nosler's proprietary polymer tip that initiates rapid expansion upon impact while maintaining flight stability during trajectory. Unlike standard hollow point bullets that can clog with debris, the polymer tip ensures consistent expansion even through light cover. The flat base design provides excellent accuracy in most rifle barrels while keeping manufacturing costs reasonable compared to boat tail alternatives.
Key Features
- 55-grain flat base tipped design optimized for .22 caliber rifles
- Polymer tip initiates rapid expansion for maximum energy transfer
- Jacket thickness engineered for controlled fragmentation on small game
- Match-grade construction delivers sub-MOA accuracy potential
- Flat base profile works in standard and fast-twist barrels
- Lead-free tip eliminates potential bore leading issues
- 100-count bulk packaging reduces cost per round
Field testing demonstrates exceptional performance on prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and coyotes at ranges extending beyond 300 yards. The bullet maintains velocity effectively while the tipped design ensures reliable expansion even at lower impact speeds. Hunters report clean kills with minimal pelt damage when proper shot placement is achieved.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .224 inch (22 caliber)
- Weight: 55 grains
- Construction: Flat base tipped
- Tip Material: Polymer
- Jacket: Tapered copper alloy
- Quantity: 100 bullets per box
- Sectional Density: 0.157
- Ballistic Coefficient: Approximately 0.267
- Recommended Twist Rate: 1:12 or faster
- Country of Origin: USA
Nosler's reputation for precision manufacturing ensures consistent bullet-to-bullet performance that serious varmint hunters demand. The Varmageddon line represents decades of ballistic research focused specifically on small game applications where immediate energy transfer matters most.