The Norma Dedicated Hunting Tipstrike Varmint .22-250 Remington 55gr ammunition is engineered for flat-shooting trajectory and immediate energy transfer in pest eradication and predator control. Featuring an aerodynamic polymer-tipped soft point bullet, this round leaves the muzzle at 3,576 fps (1,090 m/s) with 1,562 ft-lbs (2,139 J) of muzzle energy. The polymer tip initiates violent, rapid expansion upon impact to deliver a decisive shock effect on small to medium-light pests. Loaded into reloadable, Boxer-primed Norma brass casings, this ammunition provides reliable feeding and consistent extraction across bolt-action and centre-fire rifle platforms.

Key Features

• Rapid-Expanding Projectile: Combines an aerodynamic polymer tip with a soft point core to deliver explosive terminal expansion and immediate energy dumping on target.
• High-Velocity Ballistics: Achieves a muzzle velocity of 3,576 fps (1,090 m/s) and retains 2,391 fps (700 m/s) at 300 metres for flat shooting over extended distances.
• Extended Downrange Energy: Produces 1,562 ft-lbs (2,139 J) of muzzle energy, maintaining 1,206 ft-lbs at 100 metres and 698 ft-lbs at 300 metres.
• Premium Reloadable Brass: Boxer-primed, non-corrosive brass cases engineered for smooth cycling and uniform dimensions for post-firing handloading.
• Optimised Flight Stability: Features a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.245 with a factory Most Recommended Distance (MRD) zeroed at 203 metres.

Specifications

• Calibre: .22-250 Remington
• Bullet Weight: 55 grains (3.6 grams)
• Bullet Type: Polymer-Tipped Soft Point (Tipstrike Varmint)
• Ballistic Coefficient: 0.245 (G1)
• Muzzle Velocity ($V_0$): 3,576 fps (1,090 m/s)
• Velocity at 100 m: 3,143 fps (946 m/s)
• Velocity at 200 m: 2,751 fps (817 m/s)
• Velocity at 300 m: 2,391 fps (700 m/s)
• Muzzle Energy ($E_0$): 1,562 ft-lbs (2,139 J)
• Energy at 100 m: 1,206 ft-lbs (1,611 J)
• Energy at 200 m: 924 ft-lbs (1,201 J)
• Energy at 300 m: 698 ft-lbs (882 J)
• Case Type: Boxer-primed reloadable brass
• Quantity: 20 rounds per box

Who is the Norma Tipstrike Varmint .22-250 Rem 55gr for?

• Agricultural Pest Controllers — requires a rapid muzzle velocity of 3,576 fps (1,090 m/s) to achieve instantaneous expansion and maximum energy dump when eradicating foxes, feral cats, and wild dogs with .22-250 Remington varmint ammunition.
• Long-Range Predator Hunters — utilizes a 0.245 G1 ballistic coefficient and a 55-grain projectile that maintains 2,391 fps and 698 ft-lbs of energy out to 300 metres to ensure flat trajectories and consistent terminal impact during open-country predator control.

Less suitable for: Large game hunting requiring deep bone penetration, such as medium-to-large deer, feral boars, or scrub bulls; hunters targeting heavier game should use larger calibres such as .308 Winchester or .30-06 Springfield loaded with bonded-core or heavier jacketed hunting projectiles.