Compare rapid expansion varmint loads across retailers.
IronScout provides observed price and availability data for .223 Remington ammunition across tracked online retailers. Data reflects historical price observations and does not include purchase recommendations.
These figures cover all tracked .223 Remington listings, not only .223 Remington varmint loads.
Observed 30-Day Price (Per Round): median: $0.799, sample size: 17760.
Prices last updated November 11, 2026 · 873 listings tracked across 30 retailers · 31 days with data in the 30-day window
SQL PERCENTILE_CONT over daily-best per-product-per-day observed in-stock prices
| Product Line | Grain | Bullet | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornady V-Max | 55gr | V-Max | 20 |
| Hornady Superformance Varmint | 53gr | V-Max | 20 |
| Federal V-Shok | 55gr | Nosler BT | 20 |
Varmint bullets are designed for rapid, explosive expansion on small game (prairie dogs, groundhogs, coyotes). The Hornady V-Max is the standard with its polymer tip initiating expansion. These bullets are not suitable for barriers or self-defense — they fragment rather than penetrate.