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Varmint Grenade 22 Caliber (0.224'''') Flat Base Bullets - 22 Caliber (0.224'''') 50gr Varmint Granade Flat Base 100/Box
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SKU: 749003545
Overview
Designed for varmint shooting, this lead-free bullet is built around a highly frangible copper-tin composite core and a flat-base, hollow-cavity design. It is intended to stay intact and stabilized at ultra-high velocities, then fragment on impact for rapid energy transfer. That makes it a practical choice for ground squirrels and prairie dogs, including longer-range work where minimizing ricochet risk is a priority. On larger animals, the design is described as producing little or no exit wounds, so it is best suited to specialized varmint use rather than general-purpose hunting.
Why Hunters Choose the Barnes Bullets
Lead-free Varmint
Bullet from Barnes Bullets
Copper-tin Composite
Core is highly frangible
Designed Reduce
Chance of ricochets
Flat-base, Hollow-cavity
Design stays stabilized at ultra-high
Fragments Explosively
On impact for varmint use
Key Features
- Lead-free varmint bullets from Barnes Bullets
- 22 caliber (.224) 50-grain flat-base design
- Copper-tin composite core with highly frangible construction
- Hollow-cavity bullet remains stabilized at ultra-high velocities
- Fragments explosively on impact to reduce ricochet chance
- Packaged 100 bullets per box
Best Used For
- Varmint hunters targeting ground squirrels and prairie dogs at extended ranges
- Shooters wanting a lead-free varmint bullet with highly frangible impact behavior
- Users prioritizing reduced ricochet potential in open-country pest control
- Hunters seeking minimal exit wounds on larger varmints at high-speed impact
- Reloaders choosing a flat-base, hollow-cavity bullet for varmint applications
Specifications
| Base Type | Flat-base |
|---|---|
| Bullet Style | Varmint Granade Flat Base |
| Bullet Type | Flat Base |
| Bullet Weight | 50gr |
| Caliber | 22 Caliber (0.224'''') |
| Cavity Type | Hollow-cavity |
| Core Material | Copper-tin composite |
| Frangible | Yes |
| Lead Free | Yes |
| Quantity | 100/Box |
Pros
- Lead-free varmint bullet from Barnes Bullets
- Copper-tin composite core is highly frangible
- Designed to reduce the chance of ricochets
- Flat-base, hollow-cavity design stays stabilized at ultra-high velocities
- Fragments explosively on impact for varmint use
- Packaged 100 bullets per box
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for varmint use, so it is not intended for general-purpose hunting applications.
- Its highly frangible construction is meant to fragment on impact, which can limit penetration on larger animals.
- The description emphasizes minimal exit wounds, so it is best suited to situations where that terminal effect is desired.
- As a flat-base, hollow-cavity bullet, it is a specialized load rather than a do-everything option.
Suggested Comparisons
- Varmint bullets
- Lead-free bullets
- Flat-base bullets
- Hollow-cavity bullets
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading dies
- Bullet puller
- Powder scale
- Cartridge case trimmer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this bullet designed for?
Barnes Varmint Grenades are lead-free varmint bullets intended for varmint shooting, with the description specifically calling out ground squirrels and prairie dogs.
Is this a lead-free bullet?
Yes. The source description identifies Varmint Grenades as lead-free bullets.
What does the bullet construction do on impact?
The description says the copper-tin composite core is highly frangible and that the bullet fragments explosively on impact.
Does the product description mention ricochet reduction?
Yes. The source states the highly frangible core greatly reduces the chance of ricochets.
What packaging quantity is listed?
The product title lists 100 bullets per box.