Ammo Reports Team
| Official Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nosler |
| Cartridge | 223 Remington |
| Product Line | Varmageddon |
| Bullet Name / Bullet Type | 62 gr HPFB with cannelure |
| Bullet Weight | 62 gr |
| SKU / Part Number / Item Number | 40223 |
| UPC | 054041402231 |
| Rounds per Box | 20 |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2,950 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 1,197 ft-lb |
| Ballistic Coefficient G1 | Not found |
| Ballistic Coefficient G7 | Not found |
| Case Material | Nosler Premium Brass |
| Primer | Not found |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Test Barrel Length | 24 in |
| Zero Distance | 100 yd |
| Sight Height | Not found |
| Intended Use | Varmint |
| Product Status | Listed by manufacturer: Out of stock |
| Closest Competitors | Nosler Varmageddon 223 Remington 53 gr Flat Base Tipped, Hornady Varmint Express 223 Remington 55 gr V-MAX, HSM Varmint 223 Remington 55 gr SP, PPU Standard Rifle 223 Remington 55 gr Soft Point |
Data is based on official manufacturer sources. Found an error? Send us the source link.
Key Takeaway
Nosler Varmageddon SKU 40223 is a 62 gr hollow-point flat-base varmint load with a cannelure. Nosler publishes velocity, energy, and 100-yard-zero trajectory data through 800 yards from a 24-inch test barrel.
Official Ballistics
| Distance (yd) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lb) | Trajectory (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2,950 | 1,197 | -1.5 |
| 100 | 2,581 | 917 | 0 |
| 200 | 2,242 | 691 | -3.8 |
| 300 | 1,928 | 512 | -14.5 |
| 400 | 1,645 | 372 | -34.6 |
| 500 | 1,400 | 269 | -67.7 |
| 600 | 1,204 | 199 | -118.7 |
| 700 | 1,069 | 157 | -193.6 |
| 800 | 981 | 132 | -298.8 |
Conditions: Manufacturer-published data from a 24 in test barrel with a 100 yd zero. Nosler does not publish wind drift in this table, so no wind column is shown. Sight height and atmospheric conditions were not stated.
Bullet and Load Design
Nosler identifies the projectile as a 62 gr hollow-point flat-base Varmageddon bullet with a cannelure. The line uses a lead-alloy core and copper-alloy jacket designed for rapid expansion on varmints.
The official product page lists a 1-in-14-inch test-barrel twist and Nosler Premium Brass. Because this load is currently shown as out of stock by Nosler, availability may depend on retailer inventory.
Best Uses
Good fit:
- Varmint and predator applications where an expanding lead-core bullet is appropriate
- Rifles that reliably stabilize and feed the 62 gr load
- Shooters who want manufacturer-published downrange data
Not the right tool for:
- Deer-sized game where the bullet construction or caliber is unsuitable or unlawful
- Lead-free hunting zones
- Using the official trajectory without confirming the actual rifle’s zero
Reliability Notes
No standardized multi-firearm reliability test was found for this exact load. Confirm feeding, extraction, ignition, zero, and point of impact in the specific rifle and ammunition lot before field use.
Competitors
| Published Alternative | Comparison |
|---|---|
| Nosler Varmageddon 223 Remington 53 gr Flat Base Tipped | A lighter polymer-tip load from the same Varmageddon family. |
| Hornady Varmint Express 223 Remington 55 gr V-MAX | A published polymer-tip varmint alternative. |
| HSM Varmint 223 Remington 55 gr SP | A conventional soft-point varmint alternative. |
| PPU Standard Rifle 223 Remington 55 gr Soft Point | A published 55 gr soft-point hunting load. |
Price Reality
Nosler currently lists this product as out of stock. Compare retailer listings by exact SKU 40223 and UPC 054041402231, and verify that the box contains the 62 gr hollow-point load.
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FAQ
What exact load does this report cover?
Nosler Varmageddon 223 Remington with a 62 gr HPFB bullet and cannelure, SKU 40223 and UPC 054041402231.
What muzzle velocity and energy does Nosler publish?
Nosler lists 2,950 fps and 1,197 ft-lb at the muzzle.
What zero is used in the official trajectory table?
The manufacturer table shown here uses a 100-yard zero.
Does Nosler publish wind drift for this load?
No wind-drift values are included in the official table, so this report does not add a wind column.
Is this load currently available from Nosler?
The manufacturer product page lists it as out of stock at the time of this update.
