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Varmint Grenade 20 Caliber (0.204'''') Flat Base Bullets - 20 Caliber (0.204'''') 26gr Varmint Granade Flat Base 250/Box
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SKU: 749005579
Overview
Built for varmint shooting, this lead-free 20 caliber bullet is intended for hunters who want a frangible option for small-game and pest control work. Its copper-tin composite core and hollow-cavity, flat-base design are described as staying stable at very high velocity before breaking apart on impact, which helps limit ricochet risk. Barnes notes that it is suited to ground squirrels and prairie dogs, including at extended ranges. It is not presented as a general-purpose hunting bullet, and its terminal effect is aimed at rapid fragmentation rather than controlled penetration.
Why Hunters Choose the Barnes Bullets
Lead-free Varmint
Bullet design from Barnes Bullets
Highly Frangible
Copper-tin composite core helps reduce
Flat-base, Hollow-cavity
Construction stays stabilized at ultra-high
Designed Fragment
Explosively on impact
Packaged 250
Bullets per box for range
Key Features
- Lead-free varmint bullets from Barnes
- 20 caliber (.204) 26-grain flat-base design
- Copper-tin composite core with highly frangible construction
- Hollow-cavity bullet intended to fragment on impact
- Designed to reduce the chance of ricochets
- 250 bullets per box
Best Used For
- Hunters targeting ground squirrels and prairie dogs at extended ranges
- Users wanting a lead-free varmint bullet for high-velocity shooting
- Shooters prioritizing reduced ricochet potential in open-country varmint work
- Those seeking a flat-base, hollow-cavity bullet for explosive impact on varmints
- Hunters who want minimal exit wounds on larger animals at high-speed impact
Specifications
| Box Count | 250/Box |
|---|---|
| Bullet Construction | Flat-base, hollow-cavity |
| Bullet Type | Flat Base |
| Bullet Weight | 26gr |
| Caliber | 20 Caliber (0.204'''') |
| Core Material | Copper-tin composite |
| Intended Use | Varmint bullets |
| Lead Free | Yes |
Pros
- Lead-free varmint bullet design from Barnes Bullets
- Highly frangible copper-tin composite core helps reduce ricochet risk
- Flat-base, hollow-cavity construction stays stabilized at ultra-high velocities
- Designed to fragment explosively on impact
- Packaged 250 bullets per box for range or field use
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed as a highly frangible varmint bullet, it is not intended for controlled penetration or deep terminal performance on larger game.
- The explosive impact behavior that helps reduce ricochet risk also means minimal exit wounds, which may limit use where pass-through performance is desired.
- Its flat-base, hollow-cavity design is purpose-built for varmint shooting, so it is a specialized choice rather than a general-purpose bullet.
- Performance is described at ultra-high velocities and extended ranges, so load selection and rifle compatibility matter for getting the intended result.
Suggested Comparisons
- Varmint bullets
- Lead-free bullets
- Flat-base bullets
- Hollow-cavity bullets
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading dies
- Powder scale
- Bullet comparator
- Storage box
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of bullet is this intended for?
This is a lead-free varmint bullet from Barnes, designed for varmint shooting.
What makes the Varmint Grenade different from a standard bullet?
The source data says it uses a copper-tin composite core and a hollow-cavity, flat-base design that is highly frangible and fragments on impact.
Does this bullet reduce ricochet risk?
According to the product description, its highly frangible core greatly reduces the chance of ricochets.
Is this bullet suitable for larger animals?
The description says it can create little or no exit wounds on larger animals, but it is presented as a varmint bullet rather than a general-purpose hunting bullet.
What comes in the box?
The product title indicates 250 bullets per box.