222 Remington Ammo
Shop 222 Remington ammunition with next-business-day shipping. PPU 50gr soft point varmint loads in 1,000-round cases for classic bolt-action varmint and benchrest rifles. Read more about 222 Remington ammo.
Overview of 222 Remington Ammo
222 Remington is a small, accurate centerfire varmint cartridge that fires a .224-inch bullet, usually 40 to 55 grains, at roughly 3,000 to 3,300 fps. It is a mild, quiet cartridge for prairie dogs, groundhogs, coyotes, and other varmints at short and medium range.
222 Remington is not interchangeable with 223 Remington or 5.56 NATO, even though they share the same bullet diameter. The 223 case is longer, so only fire 222 Remington in rifles chambered for it. For a more common varmint round, see our 223 Remington ammo.
222 Remington Brands We Carry
- PPU 222 Remington Ammo: 50gr soft point with a brass case, a varmint load in 1,000-round cases.
Best 222 Remington Ammo for Specific Uses
| Use Case | Top Pick | Also Consider |
|---|---|---|
| Varmint Hunting | PPU 50gr SP, 1,000 Rounds | None in stock |
| Range / Target Practice | PPU 50gr SP, 1,000 Rounds | None in stock |
Why Buy 222 Remington Ammo from BulkMunitions?
- In stock and ready to ship. We only list ammunition that is physically in our warehouse. No backorders.
- Next-business-day shipping from our Knoxville, TN warehouse on orders placed before our daily cutoff.
- Case pricing for varmint season. 1,000-round cases bring your cost per round down for high-volume prairie dog and groundhog shooting.
- We tithe 10% of profits to Christian-based, 2A-supporting organizations every quarter, and our customers vote on where it goes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I shoot 223 Remington in a 222 Remington rifle?
No. 223 Remington has a longer case than 222 Remington, so it will not chamber properly and should never be forced. Only fire 222 Remington in rifles chambered for 222 Remington.
What is 222 Remington good for?
222 Remington is a varmint and target cartridge. It works well on prairie dogs, groundhogs, foxes, and coyotes at short to medium range, with light recoil and excellent accuracy. Check your state's rules before using it on larger game.
Is 222 Remington ammo reloadable?
Yes. PPU 222 Remington uses boxer-primed brass cases, so the fired brass can be reloaded.
More About 222 Remington Ammo
Remington introduced 222 Remington in 1950. It was designed by Remington engineer Mike Walker, who shot it in a benchrest match that same year, and it went on to dominate benchrest competition until the mid-1970s.
Remington later stretched the 222 case to make 222 Remington Magnum in 1958, and another stretched version became 223 Remington, which was adopted with the M16. As 223 took over, 222 Remington faded from new rifles, but many accurate varmint rifles chambered for it are still in use.