Nosler Varmageddon .243 Winchester 55gr FB Tipped Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • FB Tipped
Nosler Varmageddon .243 Winchester 55gr FB Tipped Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • FB Tipped
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 3699 fps | 1672 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 3586 fps | 1571 ft-lb | -0.9" |
| 50 yds | 3477 fps | 1476 ft-lb | -0.4" |
| 75 yds | 3370 fps | 1387 ft-lb | -0.1" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 3266 fps | 1303 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 125 yds | 3164 fps | 1223 ft-lb | -0.1" |
| 150 yds | 3065 fps | 1148 ft-lb | -0.4" |
| 175 yds | 2969 fps | 1077 ft-lb | -1.0" |
| 200 yds | 2874 fps | 1009 ft-lb | -1.8" |
| 225 yds | 2782 fps | 945 ft-lb | -2.8" |
| 250 yds | 2691 fps | 885 ft-lb | -4.2" |
| 275 yds | 2602 fps | 827 ft-lb | -5.8" |
| 300 yds | 2515 fps | 773 ft-lb | -7.8" |
| 325 yds | 2430 fps | 721 ft-lb | -10.1" |
| 350 yds | 2346 fps | 672 ft-lb | -12.8" |
| 375 yds | 2264 fps | 626 ft-lb | -15.8" |
| 400 yds | 2183 fps | 582 ft-lb | -19.3" |
| 425 yds | 2105 fps | 541 ft-lb | -23.3" |
| 450 yds | 2027 fps | 502 ft-lb | -27.7" |
| 475 yds | 1952 fps | 465 ft-lb | -32.7" |
| 500 yds | 1878 fps | 430 ft-lb | -38.2" |
Product Overview
The Nosler Varmageddon .243 Winchester fires a 55-grain flat-base tipped bullet at 3700 feet per second, delivering 1672 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. This is pure varmint ammunition—the lightest common .243 load, built for maximum velocity and explosive terminal performance. The polymer tip and thin jacket create violent expansion on prairie dogs and groundhogs while the flat-base design provides excellent accuracy.
Nosler designed the Varmageddon specifically for high-volume varmint shooting. The special lead-alloy core fragments aggressively on impact, preventing ricochets and ensuring instant incapacitation on small targets. At 3700 fps, trajectory is nearly flat to 200 yards, making holdovers unnecessary for most varmint shots. The flat-base design typically outperforms boat tails at shorter ranges where most varmint engagements occur.
This ammunition dominates prairie dog towns and groundhog fields where shot volume is high and targets are small. The explosive fragmentation means no exit wounds and no ricochets—important safety considerations in agricultural settings. The 55-grain weight minimizes recoil, allowing shooters to spot their own impacts and make rapid follow-up shots. This is not deer ammunition under any circumstances—it's purpose-built for varmints and performs that role exceptionally.
- Extremely high velocity of 3700 fps provides the flattest trajectory of any .243 Winchester load
- Explosive fragmentation eliminates ricochet concerns and ensures instant kills on small game
- Minimal recoil allows spotting impacts and making fast follow-up shots on prairie dog towns
- Flat-base design delivers excellent short-range accuracy where most varmint shots occur
- BC of 0.252 means rapid velocity loss and significant drift beyond 250 yards
- 55-grain weight is completely inadequate for deer or any medium game—varmints only
- Fragmenting design provides zero penetration, making this unsuitable for predators over 20 pounds
- Premium Nosler pricing costs more than basic varmint ammunition for high-volume shooting
All Nosler Varmageddon .243 Winchester 55gr FB Tipped Ammo Prices
| DEALER | QTY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL | PRICE/RD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Gunner | 20 | $34.00 | $17.68 | $51.68 | $2.58 |