{"product_id":"hsm-223-remington-varmint-55gr-v-max-ammo","title":"HSM .223 Remington Varmint 55gr V-Max Ammo","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the precision and devastating performance of HSM's .223 Remington Varmint 55gr V-Max ammunition. Engineered for discerning varmint hunters and precision shooters, this round combines HSM's meticulous craftsmanship with Hornady's renowned V-Max bullet. The 55-grain V-Max projectile, known for its polymer tip and exceptional ballistic coefficient, delivers explosive expansion and match-grade accuracy. With a blistering muzzle velocity of 3200 fps and 1251 ft-lbs of energy, this load offers flat trajectories and superior terminal performance on varmints and predators. Whether you're reaching out to prairie dogs at long range or defending livestock from coyotes, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/hsm\/\"\u003eHSM\u003c\/a\u003e's .223 Remington Varmint ammunition provides the reliability, consistency, and devastating results that serious hunters demand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px; font-size: 24px;\"\u003eHSM .223 Remington Varmint 55gr V-Max Ammo Highlights:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 20px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ff6600; color: white;\"\u003e \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eHSM\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCaliber\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/rifle-ammo\/.223-remington\/\"\u003e.223 Remington\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBullet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e55 grains\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBullet Type\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eHornady V-Max\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMuzzle Velocity\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e3200 fps\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMuzzle Energy\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e1251 ft-lbs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBallistic Coefficient\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e.255\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSectional Density\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e.157\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRounds Per Box\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eVarmint hunting, Predator control\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #666;\"\u003eThe HSM .223 Remington Varmint 55gr V-Max ammunition offers exceptional performance characteristics that make it an excellent choice for varmint hunting and predator control. Here's a breakdown of its key features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e \u003cth style=\"padding: 15px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth style=\"padding: 15px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eV-Max Bullet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExplosive expansion and accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003ePolymer tip initiates rapid expansion upon impact\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eHigh Velocity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3200 fps muzzle velocity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eFlat trajectory for improved long-range accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eMatch-Grade Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision-manufactured components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eConsistent performance for reliable shot placement\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eOptimal Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e55-grain bullet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eVersatile for various varmint hunting scenarios\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eHigh Energy Transfer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1251 ft-lbs of muzzle energy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eDelivers devastating terminal performance on target\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eApplications \u0026amp; Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #666;\"\u003eThe HSM .223 Remington Varmint 55gr V-Max ammunition is designed for various hunting scenarios, particularly excelling in varmint and predator control:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"width: 48%; margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ff6600; color: white; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarmint Hunting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px;\"\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #34495e;\"\u003eIdeal for various small game species:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 0; list-style-type: none;\"\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #27ae60; margin-right: 10px;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003ePrairie dogs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #27ae60; margin-right: 10px;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eGround squirrels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #27ae60; margin-right: 10px;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eWoodchucks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #27ae60; margin-right: 10px;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eJackrabbits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"width: 48%; margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ff6600; color: white; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePredator Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px;\"\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #34495e;\"\u003eEffective for managing predator populations:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 0; list-style-type: none;\"\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #e74c3c; margin-right: 10px;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eCoyotes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #e74c3c; margin-right: 10px;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eFoxes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #e74c3c; margin-right: 10px;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eBobcats\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ff6600; color: white; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px;\"\u003e \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 0; list-style-type: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between;\"\u003e \u003cli style=\"flex-basis: 48%; min-width: 200px; margin-bottom: 15px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3498db; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; font-size: 20px;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #34495e;\"\u003eExceptional accuracy for long-range varmint hunting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"flex-basis: 48%; min-width: 200px; margin-bottom: 15px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3498db; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; font-size: 20px;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #34495e;\"\u003eRapid expansion for clean, ethical harvests\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"flex-basis: 48%; min-width: 200px; margin-bottom: 15px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3498db; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; font-size: 20px;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #34495e;\"\u003eFlat trajectory for improved hit probability\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"flex-basis: 48%; min-width: 200px; margin-bottom: 15px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3498db; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; font-size: 20px;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #34495e;\"\u003eConsistent performance in various weather conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; width: 100%; padding: 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; padding: 0; max-width: 1000px; width: 100%;\"\u003e \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 40px; text-align: left;\"\u003ePros and Cons\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"width: calc(50% - 10px); min-width: 280px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"color: #4caf50; text-align: center; font-size: 24px;\"\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHigh Velocity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3200 fps provides excellent range and flat trajectory for varmint hunting.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eExplosive Expansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-Max bullet ensures rapid energy transfer and devastating terminal performance.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMatch-Grade Accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision manufacturing ensures consistent shot placement at long ranges.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHigh Energy Transfer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1251 ft-lbs of muzzle energy ensures quick, ethical harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAffordable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers high performance at a competitive price point.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"width: calc(50% - 10px); min-width: 280px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"color: #f44336; text-align: center; font-size: 24px;\"\u003eCons\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e \u003cli style=\"background-color: #ffebee; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #f44336; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✘\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOverpenetration Risk:\u003c\/strong\u003e High velocity may lead to overpenetration on smaller varmints at close range.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"background-color: #ffebee; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #f44336; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✘\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWind Sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lightweight 55gr bullet may be more affected by crosswinds at longer ranges.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"background-color: #ffebee; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #f44336; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✘\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNot Ideal for Larger Game:\u003c\/strong\u003e While effective for varmints and predators, it may not be suitable for larger game.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"background-color: #ffebee; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #f44336; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✘\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePotential for Excessive Fragmentation: \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRapid expansion may cause excessive fragmentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAbout HSM:\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eHSM\u003cspan\u003e (Hunting Shack Munitions) is a renowned ammunition manufacturer based in Stevensville, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/laws\/montana\/\"\u003eMontana\u003c\/a\u003e. Founded in 1968 by Mitch Mittelstaedt, HSM has built a strong reputation for producing high-quality, precision ammunition for hunters, competitive shooters, and law enforcement professionals. Their commitment to using premium components, including Hornady bullets, ensures consistent performance and accuracy across their product line. HSM's attention to detail in the manufacturing process, combined with their passion for the shooting sports, has made them a trusted name in the ammunition industry for over five decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Black Basin","offers":[{"title":"50","offer_id":48339526975588,"sku":"837306001437-50","price":50.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100","offer_id":48510087757924,"sku":"837306001437-100","price":86.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250","offer_id":48510087790692,"sku":"837306001437-250","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500","offer_id":48339527008356,"sku":"837306001437-500","price":389.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000","offer_id":48339527041124,"sku":"837306001437-1000","price":725.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2000","offer_id":48510087823460,"sku":"837306001437-2000","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6625\/6996\/files\/A22315.jpg?v=1777470925","url":"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/products\/hsm-223-remington-varmint-55gr-v-max-ammo","provider":"Black Basin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}