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The Norma TipStrike .223 Rem 55 grain comes loaded in 20-round boxes of brass cases with a polymer-tipped bullet specifically engineered for varmint hunting applications. This ammunition pairs consistent velocity with aggressive terminal ballistics to deliver results on coyotes, groundhogs, prairie dogs, and other small game across medium ranges.
Norma's polymer-tipped bullet initiates rapid expansion upon impact while the thin jacket design maximizes energy transfer. The bullet construction features a mechanical lead lock that prevents jacket separation, ensuring the core and jacket stay together through impact and maintain weight retention for deep penetration. This controlled expansion creates a large wound cavity without excessive fragmentation, giving you the knockout power needed when your first shot counts.
Loaded to 3,215 fps with a 0.245 ballistic coefficient, these rounds deliver flat trajectories suitable for varmint work out to 300 yards and beyond. The consistent brass cases and precise loading from Norma ensures predictable velocity shot after shot, which translates to tighter groups at distance. Every round is loaded and tested in Sweden where Norma has built ammunition for hunters since 1903.
Norma brass has earned a reputation worldwide among reloaders for exceptional quality and consistency. The cases use Boxer primers, making them straightforward to reload. For those who shoot regularly or in volume, Norma cases offer a significant advantage in reloadability and cost per round over multiple range sessions.
The TipStrike Varmint load works in .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO chambers and is particularly suited for AR-15 platforms where varmint hunting demands both accuracy and speed.
The TipStrike Varmint is engineered specifically for hunting small game with a polymer-tipped bullet that initiates rapid expansion on impact. The mechanical lead lock prevents jacket separation, ensuring consistent weight retention and deep penetration. This balance of rapid expansion and controlled performance is optimized for varmint hunting rather than target shooting or general purposes.
Yes. Norma brass is highly regarded among reloaders for its quality and consistency. The cases feature standard Boxer primers, making them straightforward to reload. Many shooters who run high volumes find reloading Norma brass cost-effective over time while maintaining consistent performance.
The TipStrike 55 grain load is effective out to approximately 300 yards thanks to its 0.245 ballistic coefficient and 3,215 fps muzzle velocity, which maintains supersonic speeds at distance. The flat trajectory makes it manageable for mid-range to longer shots, though wind drift becomes a factor beyond 300 yards with lighter bullets.
This load is purpose-built for varmint control and small-game hunting, including coyotes, groundhogs, prairie dogs, and similar predators. The rapid expansion and energy delivery work best on targets in the 5 to 30-pound range. It is not recommended for larger game animals.
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 1.70 |
| Grains | 55 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 20157352 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.61 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 7393923320670 |
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