Winchester Universal Varmint and Target 223 55 Grain Polymer Tip – 1,000 Round Case

Winchester Universal Varmint and Target 223 is a bulk polymer tip load. It uses a 55-grain polymer tip bullet in brass cases with Boxer primers. Winchester lists 3,240 fps and 1,282 ft-lb at the muzzle, with a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.246. The load is non-corrosive and reloadable. This listing is a 1,000-round case in 50 boxes of 20. It suits prairie dog shooters and predator hunters who burn through a lot of ammo each season.

223 Remington Bulk Polymer Tip Specifications

• Caliber: 223 Remington
• Bullet weight: 55 grain
• Bullet type: Polymer Tip
• Muzzle velocity: 3,240 fps
• Muzzle energy: 1,282 ft-lb
• Quantity: 1,000-round case (50 x 20)
• Case: Brass, reloadable
• Primer: Boxer
• Corrosive: No
• G1 ballistic coefficient: 0.246
• Price per round: about $0.75

Best Uses

A case of polymer tips is built for high-volume varmint work. A good day in a prairie dog town can use hundreds of rounds, and one lot keeps your zero steady all season. The tipped bullet also works on paper and steel, so you can practice with the same load you hunt with. Winchester Universal Varmint and Target 223 is sized for small game and coyotes. Leave deer to a heavier hunting bullet. Split boxes among your group and save the brass if you reload.

Compare it with the Winchester Varmint X 223 20-round box, or read our Winchester 223 ammo guide.

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FAQ

Is 223 good for prairie dogs?
Yes. 223 Remington is one of the most common prairie dog rounds. A fast 55-grain polymer tip like this gives a flat path and quick expansion on small game.

How many rounds do you need for a prairie dog hunt?
It depends on the town and the day. Many shooters bring several hundred rounds per person for a full day, which is why bulk cases like this make sense.

Can you use varmint ammo for target shooting?
Yes. Polymer tip varmint bullets shoot fine on paper and steel. Using one load for both keeps your zero the same in the field.

Can a 5.56 rifle shoot 223 varmint ammo?
Yes. A 5.56 NATO chamber safely fires 223 Remington, including varmint loads like this one. Firing 5.56 in a 223-only chamber is not advised.

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