221 Remington Fireball Ammo
GunCritic Score
50%
Critic Rating
0 Reviews
50%
User Rating
0 Reviews
MSRP:$38.99
Used Price:
$35.09
Sale Price:
$38.99
Ammo Stats
Average Fps
2813 fps
Average Energy
879 ft-lbf
Recoil
3.7 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.24
Sectional Density
0.16 lb/in²
Average Gr
50 gr
Pwdr Chrg Wght
50 gr
Pwdr Chrg Vel
2995 fps
Range
300 yd
Muzzle Velocity
2990 fps
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See Deal.221 Remington Fireball Ammo About The .221 Remington Fireball Ammo, also known as the .221 Fireball, is a centerfire cartridge that was designed and introduced into the markets in 1963 in the United States. The .221 Remington Fireball Ammo was specially created for experimental usage in the single-shot bolt action pistol, the XP 100. The .221 Remington Fireball Ammo has an application as a handgun and as a rifle. It is a popular choice for small predators and varmint hunting while also
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having decent demand for target shooting. The goal that led to the creation of the .221 Remington Fireball Ammo was to produce a highly accurate pistol cartridge well suited for competitive target shooting. Despite the small size, the .221 Remington Fireball Ammo achieved velocities equal to the .222 Remington Ammo. In 1985, the .221 Remington Fireball Ammo production was canceled, and the bullet faded from the market. The overall length of this bullet is 46.5mm, and the bullet diameter is 5.7mm. The 55-grain variant of this bullet can travel at a velocity of 2,950 feet per second.
Manufacturer
The .221 Remington Fireball Ammo was designed and manufactured in 1963 by Remington.
Uses
The .221 Remington Fireball Ammo, due to its precise accuracy, proved to be an excellent choice to hunt small game and varmint. It was also a good shot and was used for target shooting..221 Remington Fireball For Sale
.221 Remington Fireball Ballistics Performance
| Distance (yard) | Elevation (in) | Energy (fps) | Velocity (ft/lb) |
| 0 | 0.00 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 30 | -0.85 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 60 | -3.42 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 90 | -7.69 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 130 | -13.67 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 160 | -21.35 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 190 | -30.75 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 230 | -41.85 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 260 | -54.66 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 290 | -69.18 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| Distance (yards) | 0 | 30 | 60 | 90 | 130 | 160 | 190 | 230 | 260 | 290 |
| Elevation (in) | 0.00 | -0.85 | -3.42 | -7.69 | -13.67 | -21.35 | -30.75 | -41.85 | -54.66 | -69.18 |
| Energy (fps) | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 |
| Velocity (ft/lb) | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 |
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Ammo Stats
Average Fps
2813 fps
Average Energy
879 ft-lbf
Recoil
3.7 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.24
Sectional Density
0.16 lb/in²
Average Gr
50 gr
Pwdr Chrg Wght
50 gr
Pwdr Chrg Vel
2995 fps
Range
300 yd
Muzzle Velocity
2990 fps
Muzzle Energy
1350 J
Bullet Drop
0.02 in
Wind Drift
0.01 in
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.221 Remington Fireball Specifications
Category
Caliber
.221 Remington Fireball
Gun Types
Rifle, Handgun
Case Types
Rimless, Bottleneck
Height
1.40
Average Grain
45
Case Material
Brass
Rim Type
Rimless
Bullet Types
Soft Point,Jacketed Hollow Point,Full Metal Jacket
Primer Type
Small Rifle
Bullet Diameter
0.322 in
Land Diameter
0.311 in
Neck Diameter
0.345 in
Base Diameter
0.413 in
Rim Diameter
0.438 in
Rim Thickness
0.046 in
Case Length
35 in
Oal Cartridge Length
43 in
Bullet Weight
50 gr
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