Berger 22 Cal 52gr FB Varmint Rifle Bullets

Berger 22 Cal 52gr FB Varmint Rifle Bullets

The Berger 22 Cal 52gr FB Varmint Rifle Bullets are precision component bullets designed for hunters targeting small game and varmints with .224″ caliber rifles. Built around a flat-base design and spitzer profile, these bullets offer rapid expansion and flat trajectories, ideal for use in bolt-action and semi-automatic platforms at distances up to 300 yards.

Manufactured to Berger’s match-grade standards, each Berger 22 Cal 52gr FB Varmint Rifle Bullet features a concentric copper-alloy jacket and uniform lead core, with Total Indicated Runout held to ±0.0002″. This high degree of consistency ensures repeatable point-of-impact and predictable terminal behavior, eliminating the need for lot sorting or inspection prior to use.

Key specifications for the Berger 22 Cal 52gr FB Varmint Rifle Bullets include a bullet diameter of 0.224″, weight of 52gr, and a flat-base configuration optimized for short- to mid-range stability. The G1 ballistic coefficient is approximately 0.228, with a sectional density of 0.148. These bullets stabilize best in barrels with a 1-12″ or faster twist and perform exceptionally well in .223 Rem, 22-250 Rem, and similar cartridges.

Handloaders prefer the Berger 22 Cal 52gr FB Varmint Rifle Bullets for their tunability with fast-burning powders such as Hodgdon Benchmark, Alliant AR-Comp, or IMR 8208 XBR. Combined with small rifle primers like CCI 400 or Federal 205, these bullets generate consistent muzzle velocities and sub-MOA group performance in both hunting and training setups.

The flat-base design enhances internal ballistic uniformity and throat life, while the spitzer tip promotes explosive expansion on thin-skinned targets such as prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and jackrabbits. The Berger 22 Cal 52gr FB Varmint Rifle Bullets also support clean feeding in AR-platform rifles and chamber reliably in bolt guns with magazine-length restrictions.

Whether used for pest control, varmint hunting, or precision training, the Berger 22 Cal 52gr FB Varmint Rifle Bullets offer exceptional terminal effect and shot-to-shot accuracy. Their consistent manufacturing and field-proven design make them a trusted choice among high-volume shooters and serious small-game hunters alike.