The Norma VerminXtreme .222 Remington 55gr Hollow Point ammunition delivers rapid-expansion ballistic performance engineered specifically for small game eradication, varmint control, and close-to-medium-range predator management. Loaded with a 55-grain (3.6-gram) hollow-point open-tip projectile, this centrefire cartridge generates a muzzle velocity of 940 m/s (3,084 fps) and 1,590 Joules of muzzle energy from a standard 610 mm barrel. The blunt nose profile ensures reliable cycling across bolt-action and straight-pull rifles, while the high-fragmentation bullet design dumps maximum hydrostatic shock into light-framed targets without over-penetration. Each box contains 20 factory-loaded cartridges built with Norma's virgin, reloadable Swedish brass cases.

Key Features

• Rapid Energy Transfer: Open-tip hollow-point construction causes immediate expansion and fragmentation upon impact, delivering 964 J of energy at 100 m and 552 J at 200 m.
• Optimised Barrel Compatibility: The 55-grain bullet weight matches the upper stabilisation threshold of traditional 1:14" twist rate .222 Remington barrels.
• Consistent Downrange Velocity: Retains 732 m/s at 100 m and 554 m/s at 200 m, with a manufacturer-recommended zero distance (MRD) of 163 metres.
• Premium Reloadable Cases: Built with high-concentricity factory-virgin brass cases engineered for uniform chambering and extended reloading cycles.

Specifications

• Calibre: .222 Remington
• Bullet Weight: 55 grains (3.6 grams)
• Bullet Type: Hollow Point (HP) / Rapid Expansion Open Tip
• Ballistic Coefficient: 0.149 (G1)
• Muzzle Velocity (V₀): 940 m/s (3,084 fps)
• Muzzle Energy (E₀): 1,590 J (1,161 ft-lbs)
• Velocity at 100 m: 732 m/s
• Velocity at 200 m: 554 m/s
• Velocity at 300 m: 410 m/s
• Energy at 100 m: 964 J
• Energy at 200 m: 552 J
• Energy at 300 m: 303 J
• Most Recommended Distance (MRD): 163 metres
• Case Material: Reloadable brass
• Package Quantity: 20 rounds per box

Who is the Norma VerminXtreme .222 Remington 55gr Hollow Point for?

• Varmint hunters targeting foxes, rabbits, and feral cats — needs the explosive terminal expansion of this centrefire rifle varmint ammunition, which launches a 55 gr hollow-point projectile at a muzzle velocity of 940 m/s to dispatch thin-skinned pests cleanly out to a 163 m recommended zero distance.
• Predator managers targeting wild dogs at close to medium range — relies on the 0.149 G1 ballistic coefficient projectile to deliver 964 J of energy at 100 m and 552 J at 200 m for humane, reliable stopping power without dangerous downrange over-penetration.

Less suitable for: Long-range varminting beyond 200 to 300 metres where velocity drops to 410 m/s (heavier-calibre, higher-BC varmint cartridges are better suited), or medium to large game such as deer and large feral pigs (controlled-expansion bonded hunting ammunition is required).