The Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead-Free Varmint .223 Remington 40gr load (Nosler part no. 61048) is a box of 20 rounds for varmint and predator hunters who need a non-lead bullet. Nosler loads a 40-grain Spitzer Ballistic Tip Lead-Free bullet in premium brass. Nosler says it suits lead-free zones and shooting ranges that require non-magnetic bullets. The bullet combines immediate and complete fragmentation with match grade accuracy. Nosler publishes 3625 fps and 1166 ft-lbs at the muzzle from a 24-inch test barrel.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .223 Remington, so this box only suits rifles marked for that exact cartridge.
• Bullet weight is 40 grains, the weight Nosler lists for this item.
• The bullet is a Spitzer Ballistic Tip Lead-Free design, which Nosler describes as non-magnetic and suitable for lead-free zones.
• Muzzle velocity is 3625 fps from a 24-inch test barrel, the barrel length Nosler used for its published figures.
• Muzzle energy is 1166 ft-lbs, which shows how much energy the bullet carries as it leaves the barrel.
• Cases are Nosler premium brass, the case Nosler loads in this Ballistic Tip Lead-Free Varmint ammunition.
• The box holds 20 rounds, a count that suits a range session or a day in the field.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this ammunition where lead is not allowed? Nosler says the Ballistic Tip Lead-Free bullet is suitable for lead-free zones and for shooting ranges that require non-magnetic bullets. Check the rules for your own range or hunting area.

How many rounds come in the box? The box holds 20 rounds, packed as a single 20-round box.

Can I fire .223 Remington ammunition in a 5.56 NATO rifle? Yes, a .223 Remington cartridge is safe in a rifle chambered for 5.56 NATO, but the reverse is not true. This box is loaded as .223 Remington.

Buy the Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead-Free Varmint .223 Remington 40gr Ammunition, 20-Round Box

Nosler built this load for varmint and predator hunters who want the Ballistic Tip name in a lead-free bullet. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and see more rifle ammunition while you are here.