The Sellier & Bellot .222 Remington 50 Grain Semi-Jacketed Soft Point (SP) ammunition delivers reliable terminal expansion and flat-shooting accuracy for centrefire varmint rifles. Engineered with an exposed lead core and standard brass casing, this factory load is optimised for short-to-moderate field distances. Tested from a 600 mm barrel, the 50-grain (3.24 g) projectile achieves a muzzle velocity of 970 m/s and delivers 1,524 J of muzzle energy, making it an effective choice for predator control and eradication of invasive species across Australian properties.

Key Features

• Controlled Terminal Expansion: The semi-jacketed soft point design exposes a lead core at the tip, facilitating rapid mushrooming upon impact while the jacket ensures effective penetration.
• Consistent Ballistics: Produces 1,009 J of residual energy at 100 metres and 639 J at 200 metres, retaining flat trajectories with factory zero drops of -11.1 cm at 200 metres.
• Reloadable Components: Built with non-corrosive Boxer primers (4.4 mm Small Rifle) and quality drawn brass cases measuring 54.10 mm in overall length, providing uniform cycling and high reloadability.
• Packaging: Supplied in standard 20-round boxes for easy field carry and storage.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Sellier & Bellot
• Manufacturer SKU: V330122 (Catalogued as 2913)
• Calibre: .222 Remington
• Bullet Type: Semi-Jacketed Soft Point (SP)
• Bullet Weight: 50 grains (3.24 grams)
• Muzzle Velocity ($V_0$): 970 m/s (approx. 3,182 fps from a 600 mm test barrel)
• Muzzle Energy ($E_0$): 1,524 J
• Ballistic Coefficient: G1: 0.177 (G7: 0.088)
• Overall Cartridge Length: 54.10 mm
• Average Cartridge Weight: 11.1 grams per round
• Primer Type: Boxer (Small Rifle non-corrosive)
• Quantity: 20 rounds per box
• Chamber Compatibility: Strictly for .222 Remington chambers (not compatible with .223 Rem or 5.56x45mm)

Who is the S&B Sellier & Bellot 222 Rem 50 Grain Sp Ammo 20 Rd for?

• Varmint hunters targeting foxes and wild dogs — relies on this .222 Remington soft point ammunition to deliver 1,524 J of muzzle energy and 970 m/s muzzle velocity, producing immediate energy transfer and rapid expansion on light predators inside 200 metres.
• Pest controllers managing small game and light-framed medium pests — utilises the flat trajectory of this 50 grain soft point rifle ammunition, which limits bullet drop to -11.1 cm at 200 metres when zeroed at 100 metres for precise pest culling.

Less suitable for: Long-range shooting beyond 200 to 250 metres due to the G1 0.177 ballistic coefficient causing wind drift and velocity decay, where higher-BC or polymer-tipped projectiles suit better; and medium-to-large game such as deer or large feral pigs, which legally and ethically require heavier calibres such as .243 Winchester or .308 Winchester.