The Sellier & Bellot .222 Remington Match HPBT 52 Grain Ammunition delivers match-grade accuracy, flat downrange trajectories, and tight group consistency for precision rifle platforms. Built around a 52-grain (3.36-gram) hollow point boat-tail (HPBT) projectile with a CuZn 10 tombac jacket, this factory load is engineered for target competition and vermin management. Fired from a standard 600 mm test barrel, it develops a muzzle velocity of 966 m/s (3,169 fps) and 1,568 Joules of muzzle energy. The aerodynamic open-tip design and tapered boat-tail base produce a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.230 (G7 0.111), providing dependable stability and reduced aerodynamic drag across intermediate shooting distances.

Key Features

• Match-Grade Hollow Point Boat-Tail Bullet: Features an open-tip match cavity and tapered boat-tail heel to streamline flight dynamics and optimise consistency.
• High-Velocity Trajectory: Generates a muzzle velocity of 966 m/s, dropping to 821 m/s at 100 metres and 689 m/s at 200 metres, with an engineered Most Recommended Distance (MRD) zero of 183 metres.
• Consistent Chamber Pressures: Loaded to C.I.P. standards with an overall cartridge length of 53.90 mm and a total per-round weight of 11.7 grams.
• Varmint Control Capability: The thin-jacketed 52-grain hollow point provides rapid, explosive fragmentation upon impact with soft tissue, serving secondary roles in pest management.

Technical Specifications

• Calibre: .222 Remington (5.56 × 43mm)
• Product Code: V332862
• Bullet Type: Hollow Point Boat-Tail (HPBT)
• Bullet Weight: 52 grains (3.36 grams)
• Muzzle Velocity ($V_0$): 966 m/s (approx. 3,169 fps)
• Muzzle Energy ($E_0$): 1,568 Joules (approx. 1,156 ft-lb)
• Ballistic Coefficient: G1: 0.230 | G7: 0.111
• Sectional Density: 0.148 lb/in²
• Jacket Material: CuZn 10 (tombac)
• Optimal Barrel Twist Rate: 1:14"
• Cartridge Length: 53.90 mm
• Box Packaging: 20 rounds per box

Who is the S&B Sellier & Bellot 222 Rem 52 Grain Hpbt Ammo 20 Rd for?

• Benchrest and precision target shooters — Requires the factory-specified 1:14" barrel twist rate to stabilise the 52-grain projectile, ensuring tight grouping and predictable wind resistance for .222 Remington match ammunition.
• Pest controllers — Delivers 1,568 Joules of muzzle energy and a 966 m/s muzzle velocity, providing the flat trajectory and high-velocity fragmentation necessary for dispatching foxes and hares within 100 to 300 metres.

Less suitable for: Target engagements beyond 300 to 400 metres, where rapid energy bleed and wind drift make higher-BC calibres (such as fast-twist .223 Rem or 6mm/.224 precision calibres) more effective; it is also unsuitable for medium to large game (deer, pigs, or goats), which require controlled-expansion soft-point hunting ammunition.