Varmint X combines the legendary excellence for which Winchester is known with today’s latest technology, resulting in a cartridge designed specifically for the demands of predator and varmint hunters.
The super accurate Varmint X lineup will initially feature offerings in four of the most popular centerfire rifle calibers for predator hunting: .204 Ruger, .223 Rem, .22-250 Rem and .243 Win. The charcoal-colored, polymer-tipped bullets in each caliber are optimized for long-distance accuracy and explosive impact on coyotes, prairie dogs and other varmints.
“Predator hunting is on the rise and our new Varmint X line gives shooters a high performance, accurate cartridge for the challenging shot angles and distances common in predator and varmint hunting,” said Brett Flaugher, Winchester Ammunition vice president of marketing and sales.
A recent study by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service showed that hunter participation in predator hunting has doubled over the past ten years.
The Winchester Varmint X line will hit store shelves in January 2013, just in time for prime coyote hunting. Each caliber will be available in 20-round boxes and 200-round cases.
Varmint X ammunition specifications:
| Caliber | Weight | Velocity |
| 204 Ruger | 32 grains | 4,000 fps |
| 223 Rem | 40 grains | 3,700 fps |
| 223 Rem | 55 grains | 3,240 fps |
| 22-250 Rem | 55 grains | 3,680 fps |
| 243 Win | 58 grains | 3,850 fps |