Engineered for precision and explosive performance, the Hornady 22 Cal .224 53 Gr V-Max Bullets deliver the reliability serious reloaders demand for varmint control and target applications. These polymer-tipped projectiles combine advanced design with match-grade construction to provide flat trajectories, exceptional accuracy, and rapid expansion on impact.
Key Features
- Polymer Tip Technology — Features a specialized hollow cavity beneath the tip that initiates dramatic expansion and fragmentation, even at velocities as low as 1600 fps, ensuring effective terminal performance on small game.
- Match-Grade AMP Jacket — The concentric AMP bullet jacket maximizes accuracy at all ranges while promoting consistent, explosive expansion upon contact.
- Streamlined Profile — Boat-tail design and secant ogive shape reduce drag for flatter trajectories and improved long-range stability in compatible 22-caliber rifles.
- High Ballistic Coefficient — .290 G1 BC and .151 sectional density support efficient flight and reliable results for targets under 50 lbs.
Technical Specifications
- Caliber: 22 Cal (.224 diameter)
- Weight: 53 grains
- Projectile Type: Polymer-tipped ballistic tip (V-Max)
- Lead Content: Not lead-free
- Box Count: 100 bullets
- Application: Varmint hunting and precision reloading
Why Choose Hornady V-Max Bullets
Reloaders facing inconsistent performance from generic projectiles will appreciate the V-Max’s proven combination of accuracy and terminal effect. The design addresses common pain points like poor long-range stability and unreliable expansion, delivering straight-line flight and rapid energy transfer ideal for pest management or competitive varmint shooting. Compatible with standard 22-caliber platforms requiring appropriate twist rates for stabilization.
Stock up on these high-quality components to build custom loads that perform consistently shot after shot.
| Weight | 13 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4 × 4 × 3 in |
| Projectile Type | Ballistic Tip |
| Projectile Weight | 53 |
| Cartridge Compatibility | 22 CAL |
| Lead-Free | No |
| Count | 100 |
| MPN | 22265 |
| UPC | 090255701036 |
Compliance
NFA (National Firearms Act) compliance is crucial for legal ownership and transfer of regulated firearms and accessories like short-barreled rifles, suppressors, and certain types of ammunition, ensuring adherence to federal regulations to avoid legal penalties and ensure responsible firearm ownership.
