The Sellier & Bellot .222 Remington 50gr SP is factory-loaded centrefire rifle ammunition engineered for varmint control, pest eradication, and small-game hunting. Featuring a 50-grain semi-jacketed soft point bullet with an exposed lead core and a CuZn 10 copper-zinc jacket, this cartridge delivers reliable, rapid expansion on impact while retaining sufficient structural integrity. Tested from a 23.5-inch (600 mm) barrel, it produces a muzzle velocity of 3,182 fps (970 m/s) and generates 1,124 ft-lbs (1,524 J) of muzzle energy. The load uses clean-burning propellant, non-corrosive Boxer primers, and standard reloadable brass cases.

Key Features

• Controlled Expansion: Semi-jacketed soft point (SP) design with an exposed lead tip initiates rapid terminal expansion and effective energy transfer upon target impact.
• High-Velocity Ballistics: Achieves a muzzle velocity of 3,182 fps and 1,124 ft-lbs of muzzle energy for flat-shooting performance across medium distances.
• Reloadable Components: Loaded in premium Boxer-primed brass cases using clean-burning powders suitable for handloading.
• Optimised Aerodynamics: Features a standard 0.224 in bullet diameter with a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.177 (G7 = 0.088) and a sectional density of 0.142 lb/in².
• Pack Capacity: Supplied in standard 20-round boxes for field and range transport.

Specifications

• Calibre: .222 Remington
• Bullet Weight: 50 grains (approx. 3.24 g)
• Bullet Type: Semi-Jacketed Soft Point (SP)
• Bullet Diameter: 0.224 in (5.7 mm)
• Muzzle Velocity: 3,182 fps (970 m/s)
• Muzzle Energy: 1,124 ft-lbs (1,524 J)
• Ballistic Coefficient: G1 = 0.177, G7 = 0.088
• Sectional Density: 0.142 lb/in²
• Case Material: Reloadable brass
• Primer Type: Non-corrosive Boxer
• Box Quantity: 20 rounds
• Compliance: Requires appropriate Australian state/territory firearms licence (Category B centrefire)

Who is the Sellier & Bellot .222 Rem 50gr SP for?

• Varmint and pest control shooters — Requires reliable terminal expansion on foxes, feral cats, wild dogs, and rabbits at working ranges up to 250 metres, delivered by this .222 Remington ammunition launching a 50 grains soft point bullet at 3,182 fps with 1,124 ft-lbs of muzzle energy.
• Target and range shooters — Requires consistent cycling, factory-standard pressures, and clean reloading brass for bolt-action centrefire rifles chambered with a 0.224 in bore diameter.

Less suitable for: Long-range varminting beyond 250 to 300 metres where a higher ballistic coefficient boat-tail or polymer-tipped cartridge is required to resist wind drift, or hunting large, tough game such as pigs and deer where heavier-calibre ammunition (.243 Win or .308 Win) is needed for deeper penetration.