The Sellier & Bellot .22-250 Remington 55gr Semi-Jacketed Soft Point ammunition delivers high-velocity, flat-trajectory performance engineered for medium-to-long-range pest control and predator hunting. Featuring a standard 0.224 in diameter, 55-grain (3.60 g) soft-point bullet with a CuZn 10 jacket, this factory round leaves a 600 mm test barrel at 1,060 m/s (3,478 fps) and produces 2,022 Joules (1,477 ft·lb) of muzzle energy. The exposed lead tip facilitates rapid expansion upon impact while maintaining structural integrity, making it an effective choice for open-country varmint management across Australia.

Key Features

• Rapid-Expansion Semi-Jacketed Bullet: The exposed lead nose mushrooms quickly on impact, paired with a tombac CuZn 10 base jacket (#2914) to control core integrity.
• High-Velocity Trajectory: Generates 3,478 fps (1,060 m/s) at the muzzle, retaining 746 m/s and 1,001 J of energy downrange at 200 m for long-distance shooting.
• Calculated Zeroing: Factory trajectory provides a Most Recommended Distance (MRD) zero of 198 metres.
• Reloadable Factory Brass: Constructed with Boxer-primed, standard reloadable brass cases with an Overall Cartridge Length (OAL) of 59.60 mm.
• Rifle Twist Optimisation: Engineered for standard factory .22-250 Remington barrels with 1:12" or 1:14" twist rates.

Product Specifications

• Calibre: .22-250 Remington
• Bullet Weight: 55 grains (3.60 grams)
• Bullet Type: Semi-Jacketed Soft Point (SP)
• Bullet Diameter: 0.224 in
• Muzzle Velocity: 1,060 m/s (3,478 fps)
• Muzzle Energy: 2,022 J (1,477 ft·lb)
• Ballistic Coefficients: G1: 0.207 / G7: 0.102
• Sectional Density: 0.157 lb/in²
• Overall Cartridge Length (OAL): 59.60 mm (2.346 in)
• Single Cartridge Weight: 16.5 g
• Package Quantity: 20 rounds per box
• Box Dimensions & Weight: 65 mm × 127 mm × 26 mm; approx. 0.36 kg

Who is the Sellier & Bellot 22-250 Rem 55gr SP for?

• Open-country fox and wild dog hunters — relies on a 3,478 fps muzzle velocity and a 198 metres Most Recommended Distance zero to deliver flat-shooting, rapid-expansion impacts across paddock distances using this 22-250 Remington soft point ammunition.
• Pest management shooters — utilizes the 55 grains bullet weight and 0.224 in bullet diameter to maintain terminal energy for ethical culling on small game and predators under 23 kg.

Less suitable for: Targeting medium to large game such as feral pigs and large deer over 23 kg, which require heavier calibres such as .243 Winchester or .308 Winchester with bonded or monolithic bullets for deeper penetration.