The Norma VERMINXTREME .223 Remington 55gr Hollow Point ammunition is engineered for varmint control and rural pest eradication. Loaded with a 55-grain (3.6 g) blunt-nose hollow point projectile, this factory ammunition generates a muzzle velocity of 980 m/s (3,215 fps) and a muzzle energy of 1,729 Joules (1,262 ft-lb) from a 610 mm test barrel. Designed for rapid fragmentation and violent energy transfer upon impact, the projectile delivers maximum hydrostatic shock to thin-skinned game. Each round is assembled with reloadable Swedish brass cases to maintain structural integrity and tight tolerances over multiple loading cycles.

Key Features

• Rapid Fragmentation: The 55gr hollow point projectile is engineered for violent terminal expansion on impact, quickly dispatching pest species.
• Reliable Cycling: Features a specialised blunt-nose bullet profile designed for smooth, consistent feeding across bolt-action and semi-automatic centrefire actions.
• Premium Reloadable Brass: Manufactured at Norma's Åmotfors facility in Sweden, offering durable cases suitable for multiple handloading cycles.
• Optimised Varmint Trajectory: Offers a Most Recommended Distance (MRD) zero of 170 metres, maintaining 583 m/s (2,009 fps) and 612 Joules of energy out at 200 metres.

Product Specifications

• Calibre: .223 Remington (compatible with .223 Rem and 5.56×45mm NATO chambers)
• Product Code (MPN): 20157842
• Bullet Type: Hollow Point (HP)
• Bullet Weight: 55 grains (3.6 grams)
• Muzzle Velocity: 980 m/s (3,215 fps)
• Muzzle Energy: 1,729 Joules (1,262 ft-lb)
• Ballistic Coefficient: 0.149 (G1)
• Velocity at 100m / 200m: 766 m/s / 583 m/s
• Energy at 100m / 200m: 1,056 Joules / 612 Joules
• Case Material: Reloadable brass
• Package Quantity: 20 rounds per box

Who is the Norma Vermin Xtreme .223 Rem 55gr HP for?

• Agricultural and rural pest controllers — requires high-velocity terminal fragmentation to humanely dispatch foxes, wild dogs, feral cats, rabbits, and hares, which this centrefire rifle ammunition achieves by pushing a 55-grain hollow point projectile at a muzzle velocity of 3,215 fps.

Less suitable for: Target engagements past 300 metres where a 0.149 G1 ballistic coefficient results in excessive bullet drop and wind drift (higher-BC, polymer-tipped, or heavier boat-tail centrefire ammunition is better suited), or medium-to-large game such as feral pigs, goats, and deer that require heavier bonded or controlled-expansion bullets for deep penetration.