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Berger built this 60 grain FB Varmint bullet to give handloaders target-rifle accuracy with terminal performance tuned for prairie dogs, ground squirrels, crows, and other small game. It carries a .224" diameter, a 0.271 G1 ballistic coefficient, and a flat base design that tends to shoot flatter and hold velocity well at the ranges most varmint hunters work. The large hollow point up front is the real story here, opening fast and hard on impact for the kind of dramatic results that make this bullet a favorite for spot-and-stalk pest control.
Every one of these is formed around Berger's J4 Precision Jacket, the same jacket material custom bullet makers and benchrest competitors rely on. Those jackets hold incredibly tight manufacturing tolerances, with a total indicated runout measured in ten-thousandths of an inch, and that consistency is what lets a match-grade bullet print small groups lot after lot. The thin, pinch-trimmed nose is engineered to peel open quickly, so you get reliable expansion on light-skinned varmints.
This bullet runs a tangent ogive, which is the forgiving one when it comes to seating depth. That means it's easy to tune and quick to shoot accurately without endless load development chasing the lands. It likes a 1:12" twist or faster, and it drops right into popular .22-caliber cases like the .22-250, .220 Swift, .22 BR, and .223 Remington depending on your velocity goals. Published data across common powders puts the 60 grain in the mid 3,000 fps range from a standard rifle barrel, so there's plenty of speed on tap to drive that hollow point open.
If you want a projectile that behaves like a target bullet on paper but turns into a varmint bullet when you spot a critter, this is a strong pick. It shines inside 300 yards, where the flat base and tangent ogive do their best work and the explosive expansion earns its keep.
Berger lists a minimum twist of 1:12" or faster for this bullet. Most common .22-caliber varmint rifles chambered in .22-250, .220 Swift, and .223 Remington will run it without trouble. If your barrel is faster than 1:12", you're in good shape.
They're designed to do both. The match-grade construction and J4 jacket give you the accuracy of a target bullet, while the large hollow point and thin nose deliver rapid expansion on varmints like prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and crows. They perform best inside about 300 yards.
The J4 jacket is the same material custom bullet makers and competitive shooters trust for its concentricity. It's held to extremely tight tolerances with a total indicated runout measured in ten-thousandths of an inch, which translates to consistent bullets and tighter groups across lots.
The flat base is a proven performer at shorter ranges and pairs nicely with the tangent ogive for easy load tuning. You'll see flat trajectories and good retained velocity at typical varmint distances. For long-range work past 300 yards, a boat tail bullet would hold up better in the wind.
| UPC | 679459223126 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 22312 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 Caliber |
| Grains | 60 |
| Quantity | 100 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.9 |
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