Nosler 22 Cal 40gr Ballistic Tip Varmint (250ct)

Nosler 22 Cal 40gr Ballistic Tip Varmint (250ct)

The Nosler 22 Cal 40gr Ballistic Tip Varmint (250ct) is a high-performance bullet component engineered for precision varmint hunting and serious handloading applications. This .224″ caliber projectile pairs a sharp polymer tip with a boat-tail, Spitzer profile and a jacketed lead core to deliver fast, flat trajectories and explosive terminal expansion. Sold in a 250-count box, it offers reloaders an exceptional blend of accuracy, consistency, and lethal impact on prairie dogs, groundhogs, and other small game.

Each bullet features a bright orange polymer tip designed to initiate immediate and violent expansion, while the ultra-thin jacket mouth opens rapidly across a wide velocity range. Following the tip is a gradually thickening jacket wall, engineered to maintain bullet integrity until impact. The ballistically-engineered Solid Base boat-tail provides superior aerodynamics, improving long-range stability and ease of seating in cases.

Key specifications include a bullet weight of 40gr, ballistic coefficient (G1) of 0.221, and sectional density of approximately 0.114. Constructed with a jacketed lead core and precision-machined to a diameter of .224″, this bullet has an overall length near 0.71″, making it compatible with most standard .22-caliber rifle chambers. It thrives in rifles with a minimum 1:12″ twist rate, ensuring stable flight and reliable accuracy even at extreme velocities.

The Nosler 22 Cal 40gr Ballistic Tip Varmint excels at a variety of ranges and velocities—its design supports rapid fragmentation up close, yet maintains structural integrity for long-range shots. Handloaders have reported optimum performance at velocities near 3,800–4,000 fps in 22-250 and 223 Rem platforms, making it a go-to choice for serious varmint control. The bullet’s polymer tip also protects during magazine feeding and enhances consistency of exit velocity.

This is a bullet component only; it is not loaded ammunition and does not include powder, primers, or brass. Ideal for competitive varmint shooting, high-volume pest control, or precision hunting, this product empowers reloaders to tailor loads to their specific rifles and use cases. Nosler’s rigorous quality control ensures each bullet meets strict tolerances for weight, diameter, and concentricity, resulting in tight groupings and high shot-to-shot uniformity.

For reloaders seeking a standout varmint bullet in .22 caliber, the Nosler 22 Cal 40gr Ballistic Tip Varmint (250ct) delivers unmatched performance. Its combination of explosive expansion, aerodynamic efficiency, and component precision makes it a top-tier choice for anyone demanding premium results in the field or on the range.