The Winchester Varmint X 243 Winchester 65-grain Extreme Point ammunition delivers devastating terminal performance on varmints and predators through its advanced polymer tip design. This precision-engineered cartridge maximizes energy transfer while maintaining flat trajectory characteristics essential for long-range varmint hunting.
What Makes This Different
The Extreme Point bullet features Winchester's proprietary polymer tip that initiates rapid expansion upon impact, creating larger wound channels than traditional hollow point designs. The 65-grain projectile achieves optimal velocity in 243 Winchester chamberings while maintaining accuracy standards exceeding 1.5 MOA in quality rifles. This combination of speed and controlled expansion makes it significantly more effective than standard varmint loads for quick, humane kills.
Key Features
- 65-grain Extreme Point polymer-tipped bullet for rapid expansion
- Optimized powder charge for maximum velocity in 243 Winchester
- Brass cases suitable for reloading applications
- Boxer primers for consistent ignition performance
- Factory-loaded to SAAMI specifications for reliability
- 20-round boxes with 10 boxes per case (200 total rounds)
- Designed specifically for varmint and predator hunting
Field performance demonstrates excellent accuracy at extended ranges with minimal wind drift due to the aerodynamic bullet profile. The polymer tip remains intact during flight, then drives back into the bullet core upon impact to initiate expansion. This ammunition performs consistently in bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles chambered in 243 Winchester, maintaining reliable function across various action types and barrel lengths.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 243 Winchester
- Bullet Weight: 65 grains
- Bullet Type: Extreme Point polymer tip
- Muzzle Velocity: Approximately 3,700 fps (24" barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: Approximately 1,977 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Reloadable brass
- Primer: Boxer-type
- Packaging: 20 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
- Manufacturer: Winchester Ammunition
- UPC: 020892233317
This ammunition represents Winchester's commitment to varmint hunting effectiveness through proven ballistic engineering. The case quantity provides sufficient rounds for extended hunting seasons while maintaining consistent lot performance.