HSM Varmint .223 Remington 55-grain Soft Point ammunition (part no. 2232) is a straightforward, affordable varmint load built for high-volume shooting on prairie dogs, groundhogs, and other small pests. HSM tops this 55-grain bullet with an exposed lead point that initiates rapid expansion on impact, delivering the quick energy transfer varmint hunters want without the cost of a premium polymer-tip bullet. The 55-grain weight is the traditional standard for .223 varmint shooting. In rifle ammunition for varmint and predator control, this is a dependable, budget-minded standby.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .223 Remington, compatible with the vast majority of AR-15 rifles and 5.56 NATO chambers.
• The bullet weighs 55 grains, the traditional standard weight for .223 varmint shooting.
• The construction is a soft point, exposing lead at the tip to initiate rapid expansion on impact.
• The cases are brass, and each box holds 50 rounds, shipped 20 boxes to the case.
• Cost runs about $0.66 per round, keeping high-volume varmint shooting affordable.
• This load is built for AR-15 rifles and bolt-action varmint rifles chambered in .223 Remington.
• HSM loads this bullet without the overhead of a major national brand, keeping cost per round among the lowest in the category.
• The soft point construction is a simpler, lower-cost alternative to a polymer-tip varmint bullet.
• The 50-round box size suits high-volume varmint outings where hundreds of rounds may be fired in a day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this load suited for big game? No, the lighter 55-grain soft point is built for rapid expansion on varmints and predators, not the deeper penetration big game requires.

Why choose a soft point over a polymer-tip varmint bullet? A soft point delivers similar rapid expansion at a lower cost, making it a practical choice for high-volume varmint shooting.

Buy HSM Varmint .223 Remington 55gr

Prairie dog towns and groundhog patrol both demand a bullet you can shoot in volume without breaking the budget. Stock up before the next varmint outing. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.