Fiocchi Hyperformance ammunition in .223 Remington (part no. 223VG20) loads a lightweight 50-grain hollow point bullet built for the flat trajectories and rapid expansion varmint hunters want. Fiocchi loads Hyperformance lighter than the standard 55-grain .223 weight, driving the extra velocity that helps a varmint bullet open up reliably at range. The hollow point profile is built to expand quickly on small, thin-skinned game rather than penetrate deeply like a full metal jacket. For predator and varmint hunters who want a fast, flat-shooting .223 load, this rifle ammunition is built for exactly that.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .223 Remington/5.56 NATO, one of the most common centerfire rifle calibers in the country.
• The bullet weighs 50 grains, lighter than the standard 55-grain .223 weight for a flatter trajectory.
• The bullet type is hollow point, built to expand rapidly on small, thin-skinned varmints.
• The case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and standard reloading compatibility.
• Fiocchi markets this under its Hyperformance line, built for varmint and predator hunting.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical count for a range or predator-hunting trip.
• Ten boxes ship per case, letting shooters buy by the case for the best per-round value.
• Cost runs about $1.51 per round, in line with other lightweight varmint-specific .223 loads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 50-grain bullet suitable for deer or larger game? No, the lightweight 50-grain hollow point is built specifically for varmint and predator hunting; larger game requires a heavier, deeper-penetrating bullet.

Why is a lighter bullet used for varmint hunting? A lighter bullet reaches higher velocity for a flatter trajectory and expands rapidly on small game, both useful traits when shooting at longer, less predictable varmint ranges.

Buy Fiocchi Hyperformance .223 Rem 50gr

Predator and varmint hunting rewards a bullet that shoots flat and opens up fast, and Hyperformance is loaded specifically around that combination. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.