Berger 17 Cal 25gr FB Varmint Rifle Bullets

Berger 17 Cal 25gr FB Varmint Rifle Bullets

The Berger 17 Cal 25gr FB Varmint Rifle Bullets are precision-crafted projectiles built for high-volume varmints and predator hunting in .17″ caliber bolt-action and semi-auto rifles. Featuring a flat-base (FB) design with a sharp spitzer nose, these bullets deliver explosive terminal performance, flat trajectories, and consistent accuracy out to 300 yards—perfect for prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and small predators.

Each Berger 17 Cal 25gr FB Varmint Rifle Bullet is manufactured to Berger’s match-grade standards, using a concentric copper-alloy jacket surrounding a precision lead core. Total Indicated Runout is controlled within ±0.0002″, ensuring repeatable bullet-to-bore alignment and shot-to-shot consistency—making hand-sorting unnecessary.

Key specifications include a bullet diameter of 0.172″, exact weight of 25gr, and a flat-base profile optimized for internal ballistic consistency. The ballistic coefficient (G1 BC) is approximately 0.135, with sectional density around 0.096. These bullets stabilize excellently in barrels with a 1‑16″ or faster twist, commonly found in .17 Remington platforms.

Handloaders choose the Berger 17 Cal 25gr FB Varmint Rifle Bullets for their adaptability with fast-burning powders like Hodgdon CFE 223, Alliant AR-Comp, or IMR 8208 XBR. Paired with small rifle primers (CCI 400 or Federal 205), these bullets produce low velocity variation and sub‑MOA performance—ideal for quick follow-up shots during high-paced varmint control.

The flat-base geometry of the Berger 17 Cal 25gr FB Varmint Rifle Bullets enhances uniform chamber pressure and throat life, while the spitzer bullet tip ensures immediate fragmentation on thin-skinned targets. Shooters consistently report instant terminal performance and clean feeding in magazine-fed and tubed rifle platforms.

Whether used for target pest management or varmint hunting, the Berger 17 Cal 25gr FB Varmint Rifle Bullets deliver precision, explosive impact, and reliable feeding. Their match-grade consistency, flat trajectory, and tailored terminal performance make them a top-tier choice for serious varmint shooters using .17-caliber rifles.