About this bullet
.172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon is a bullet made by Nosler. At 20 gr (1.3 g) and a diameter of 0.172'' (4.37 mm) it suits handloads where bullet weight and barrel length have to be matched carefully. Its G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.119 drives velocity retention and wind drift downrange — higher values mean a flatter trajectory at distance. We currently list 146 load recipes across 9 calibers for this bullet.
Most popular calibers for this bullet
| Caliber | Load recipes |
|---|---|
| .17 Rem. | 80 |
| .17 Ackley Bee | 41 |
| .17 Hornet | 20 |
| .17 HMR | 5 |
Load data for .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon bullet is available in the following calibers:
Safety notes
All load data is reference data only. Always start at the minimum charge and work up in small steps while watching for pressure signs. Never exceed the maximum charge published by the powder or bullet manufacturer.
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