Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
The Remington Premier Varmint 222 Remington ammo delivers controlled expansion for prairie dog, ground squirrel, and coyote hunters working bolt guns in the classic .222 Remington chambering. This is a 50-grain AccuTip polymer tip load engineered to transfer energy violently at ranges where the .222 Remington excels — inside 250 yards. The gold polymer tip drives rearward on impact, forcing the thin jacket and soft lead core to fragment while the harder core base maintains weight retention for adequate penetration on medium varmints.
Load Profile
Remington uses their AccuTip projectile — a boat-tail polymer tip design with a 0.242 G1 ballistic coefficient and 0.142 sectional density. At 3140 fps muzzle velocity and 1094 ft-lbs muzzle energy, this load sits in the middle of the .222 Remington’s performance envelope. The 50-grain weight strikes a balance between speed and wind deflection for shooters working windy prairie conditions. Brass cases carry Boxer primers and remain non-corrosive and reloadable. Remington manufactures this load in the United States under Premier-series quality control standards.
Specs at a Glance
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 222 Remington |
| Bullet weight | 50 Grains |
| Bullet type | Polymer Tip (Remington AccuTip) |
| Muzzle velocity | 3140 Feet Per Second |
| Muzzle energy | 1094 Foot Pounds |
| Rounds/box | 20 Round |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| G1 Ballistic Coefficient | 0.242 |
| Sectional Density | 0.142 |
| Lead Free | No |
| Intended use | Hunting (Varmint) |
| Manufacturer | Remington |
This load sits in the sweet spot for .222 Remington shooters who want violent expansion on prairie dogs and ground squirrels without over-penetration. The polymer tip ensures reliable feeding in magazine-fed bolt guns. For more precision varmint loads in this chambering, browse our full 222 ammo inventory.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Observe the four fundamental rules of firearm safety at all times — treat every firearm as if it is loaded, never point at anything you are not willing to destroy, keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire, and know your target and what lies beyond it.
- Verify current federal, state, and local ammunition regulations before purchasing or transporting across state lines.
- This ammunition contains lead components. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. California Proposition 65 warning applies — see www.P65Warnings.ca.gov for details.
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