Hornady V-Max 22271 .224 Cal 55gr Bullets - 100/Box

The Hornady V-Max 22271 delivers explosive expansion and precision accuracy for varmint hunters and competitive shooters demanding maximum terminal performance. These .224 caliber bullets feature Hornady's proven V-Max design with polymer tip technology that drives devastating fragmentation on impact.

What Makes This Different

The V-Max bullet construction combines a polymer tip with a precisely engineered jacket that fragments rapidly upon impact, creating massive wound channels in varmints while maintaining exceptional accuracy. Unlike standard hollow point designs, the polymer tip prevents deformation in the magazine and initiates expansion at lower velocities. The streamlined profile achieves superior ballistic coefficients compared to flat-base bullets of similar weight.

Key Features

• 55-grain weight optimized for .223 Rem and .22-250 cartridges
• Polymer tip design ensures consistent expansion from 1,600 fps impact velocity
• Swaged lead core with tapered jacket for controlled fragmentation
• Boat tail base reduces drag and improves long-range accuracy
• Cannelured shank provides secure bullet seating and consistent crimp
• 100 bullets per box with bulk case quantities available
• Compatible with standard .224 diameter rifle barrels

Field testing demonstrates consistent sub-MOA accuracy in quality bolt-action rifles, with velocities reaching 3,240 fps in .223 Remington and over 3,600 fps in .22-250 applications. The V-Max excels in prairie dog towns, ground squirrel colonies, and predator calling scenarios where immediate incapacitation prevents escape. Wind deflection remains minimal out to 300 yards due to the aerodynamic profile and consistent manufacturing tolerances.

Technical Specs

• Caliber: .224 inch diameter
• Bullet weight: 55 grains
• Construction: Lead core with gilding metal jacket
• Tip material: Red polymer
• Base design: Boat tail
• Recommended twist rate: 1:12 or faster
• Package quantity: 100 bullets per box
• UPC: 090255222715

Professional reloaders and serious varmint hunters choose V-Max bullets for their proven combination of accuracy and terminal effectiveness. The 55-grain weight provides optimal performance across popular .22 caliber cartridges while maintaining flat trajectories essential for long-range pest control.