Have you guys heard of this bullet?

Shootester · 10-23-2009, 02:03 AM

YouTube - Barnes Varmint Grenade

I was just watching random videos on youtube when I came across this!!!

I haven't heard anything about this, or even read anything on here about it. What do you guys think?

samuel · 10-23-2009, 02:50 AM

Are you talking about a rimfire or centerfire? ,,,sam.

Metronome · 10-23-2009, 02:56 AM

Powdered metal, lead-free core. Lighter than lead of course, but they are supposed to fragment 'explosively' so thin skinned and varmints are best. There is also a similar technology used in a 'tactical green' bullet they make, but the acronym evades me now, something like 'MPG'... wait, I think that is actually it - multi-purpose green; thicker jackets help for better penetration. Damn I am good!

Shootester · 10-23-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by samuel

Are you talking about a rimfire or centerfire? ,,,sam.

Varmint Grenade® | Barnes Bullets I'm guessing both if you reload, but searching on the black hills ammunition website it looks like they only make centerfire ammo. Black Hills Ammunition Looking on their site, in the "factory new" then under "rifle", is the .223. It lists a varmint grenade. Under "black hills gold" they have varmint grenades for the 22-250 and .243. So take your pick.

kman · 10-23-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Shootester

Varmint Grenade® | Barnes Bullets I'm guessing both if you reload, but searching on the black hills ammunition website it looks like they only make centerfire ammo. Black Hills Ammunition Looking on their site, in the "factory new" then under "rifle", is the .223. It lists a varmint grenade. Under "black hills gold" they have varmint grenades for the 22-250 and .243. So take your pick.

it is centerfire only, unless some one knows something i dont you cannot reload rimfire ammunition due to the fact the primer is not removable.

samuel · 10-23-2009, 06:08 PM

The only experience I had with the varmint bombs,a friend was using 50gr in a 1in19twist and said he had flyer problems.I tried some in a 1in12twist and they didn't work.I couldn't tell any real difference in terminal ballistics on woodchucks between them and Hornady V-Max at any range out to 400yds+.Since Hornady is cheaper,I will stick with them. ,,,sam.

G. Green · 10-29-2009, 07:48 PM

Looks like a frangible. Some ranges have gone "green" and require frangible rounds. (no, or less lead in the ground).

Palladin8 · 10-29-2009, 09:36 PM

I tried them out in my .204 ruger but found them to be inaccurate in my rifle. My buddy's rifle performed better with them. I am sticking with the hornady and Sierra bullets for my CZ

samuel · 10-30-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by G. Green

Looks like a frangible. Some ranges have gone "green" and require frangible rounds. (no, or less lead in the ground).

I believe that is "lead free"not "frangible"and pertains to indoor handgun ranges. ,,,sam.

skb2706 · 11-03-2009, 04:51 PM

Tried VGs in a couple different .22 cal rifles...none of which performed well. Also tried them in my .204 Rugers and again they aren't impressive. There are cheaper more effective varmint bullets in both calibers.

10-23-2009, 02:50 AM	#2
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10,917	Are you talking about a rimfire or centerfire? ,,,sam. Last edited by samuel; 10-23-2009 at 02:52 AM.

10-23-2009, 02:56 AM	#3
Metronome Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 951	Powdered metal, lead-free core. Lighter than lead of course, but they are supposed to fragment *'explosively'* so thin skinned and varmints are best. There is also a similar technology used in a 'tactical green' bullet they make, but the acronym evades me now, something like 'MPG'... wait, I think that is actually it - multi-purpose green; thicker jackets help for better penetration. Damn I am good! __________________ I take my coffee how I take my women: bitter and overbearing.

10-23-2009, 06:08 PM	#6
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10,917	The only experience I had with the varmint bombs,a friend was using 50gr in a 1in19twist and said he had flyer problems.I tried some in a 1in12twist and they didn't work.I couldn't tell any real difference in terminal ballistics on woodchucks between them and Hornady V-Max at any range out to 400yds+.Since Hornady is cheaper,I will stick with them. ,,,sam.

10-29-2009, 07:48 PM	#7
G. Green Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NE OK Posts: 464	Looks like a frangible. Some ranges have gone "green" and require frangible rounds. (no, or less lead in the ground).

10-29-2009, 09:36 PM	#8
Palladin8 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,451	I tried them out in my .204 ruger but found them to be inaccurate in my rifle. My buddy's rifle performed better with them. I am sticking with the hornady and Sierra bullets for my CZ

11-03-2009, 04:51 PM	#10
skb2706 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 37	Tried VGs in a couple different .22 cal rifles...none of which performed well. Also tried them in my .204 Rugers and again they aren't impressive. There are cheaper more effective varmint bullets in both calibers.