🐾 Capture the spirit of the hunt with our .222 Remington Bullet Keyring, handcrafted from real once-fired varmint ammunition.

Favoured by small game hunters and target shooters, the .222 Remington is a legendary round now reborn as a unique accessory.

✅ Authentic .222 Remington brass casing
✅ Fully inert – no live primer or powder
✅ Tough steel keyring loop
✅ Legal and safe to carry in the UK
✅ Ideal for collectors, hunters, and gun lovers
✅ Shipped fast and reliably from our UK warehouse

This inert varmint ammo keychain is perfect as a gift or as part of your everyday carry. Show off your passion for precision shooting.

Note: Every keyring is made from safe, once-fired brass with no explosive components.

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🦊 .222 Remington: The Original Varmint Sniper

Before there was 5.56 NATO, before there was .223, there was a sleek, mild-mannered assassin known as the .222 Remington. Born in the 1950s, the "Triple Deuce" quietly revolutionized precision shooting and dominated the varmint fields with flat trajectories and surgical accuracy.

It may not be the loudest or flashiest round at the range, but don't be fooled — this little cartridge is legendary among those who know.

📜 A Brief History: The Father of the Small-Bore Era

The .222 Remington was introduced in 1950, designed specifically for bolt-action varmint rifles. At the time, it was one of the first commercial cartridges not based on a military round, giving it a fresh start focused entirely on precision shooting and light game hunting.

It became the darling of benchrest shooters throughout the 1950s and '60s, setting accuracy records that held for decades. In fact, the .222 laid the groundwork for future superstars like the .223 Remington, .221 Fireball, and .204 Ruger.

🎯 Ballistics: Flat, Fast, and Fuss-Free

The .222 Remington isn’t about brute force — it’s about finesse. It’s a high-velocity, low-recoil round that’s perfect for taking out small, skittish targets like prairie dogs, foxes, and coyotes at medium range.

Typical factory load:

• Bullet diameter: .224 inches

• Bullet weight: 40–55 grains

• Muzzle velocity: ~3,100–3,300 fps

• Muzzle energy: ~1,100–1,300 ft-lbs

• Effective varmint range: 200–300 yards

Its mild recoil, incredible inherent accuracy, and minimal barrel wear make it a dream for precision shooters who need consistency without a bruised shoulder.

🦝 Built for the Hunt

When it comes to varmint hunting, the .222 Remington is still a rock star:

• 🐾 Foxes, groundhogs, raccoons, coyotes — no problem

• 📏 Flat trajectory makes holdover minimal inside 300 yards

• 🧠 Accurate enough to hit an acorn off a fence post (if your aim is true)

It won’t vaporize varmints like a .22-250 or .220 Swift, but it’s quieter, more efficient, and way easier on barrels — perfect for high-volume shooting in the field.

🎯 Still a Benchrest Darling

Though newer rounds have taken the competitive spotlight, the .222 still has a cult following in benchrest circles. Why?

Because it’s stupidly accurate. With handloads and a tight-chambered rifle, groups under .3 MOA are achievable. Even today, shooters who demand consistency without recoil still lean on the .222 when results matter.

🔫 Ammo & Rifle Availability

While not as common on store shelves as .223 or .308, the .222 Remington is still alive and well:

• ✅ Ammo available from Hornady, Sako, Prvi Partizan, and others

• ✅ Rifles from CZ, Sako, Tikka, and classic Remington 700s

• ✅ Excellent for reloaders — low powder use, long brass life

Its old-school status actually makes it cooler — it’s a round for the shooter who knows their stuff and doesn't follow the hype.

🤔 Why Choose the .222 Today?

• You're a serious varminter who values precision over raw velocity

• You want ultra-low recoil without sacrificing punch

• You love classic rifles and loads with historical significance

• You reload and want excellent brass life and accuracy

• You’re a benchrest shooter who appreciates an OG precision cartridge

🧠 Final Word: The Varmint Whisperer

The .222 Remington may not be the youngest or fastest cartridge on the block, but it’s still one of the most accurate and well-behaved. It’s the kind of round that doesn’t scream — it whispers. Then hits the mark like a laser-guided needle.

It’s a round for marksmen who appreciate craftsmanship, history, and precision over brute force.