.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 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.
