Hornady V-MAX Bullets .17 cal .172" 20 gr V-MAX 100/ct

The Hornady V-MAX Bullets .17 caliber .172" 20 grain round delivers precision and controlled expansion for .17 rimfire and centerfire applications. Designed for small-game hunting, varmint control, and competitive shooting, these projectiles combine aerodynamic design with a polymer tip that initiates expansion even at subsonic velocities—a critical advantage when using lower-powered .17 cartridges in field conditions. The 100-count box provides shooters with quality ammunition for extended range sessions or small-game harvesting without frequent reloading interruptions.

Each Hornady V-MAX round features a sharp polymer tip that boosts ballistic coefficient while ensuring reliable expansion upon impact. The aerodynamic profile maximizes in-flight stability and reduces wind deflection—essential for long-range accuracy with lightweight .17 projectiles. The swaged lead core provides consistent weight and balance across the 100-round count, supporting shot-to-shot uniformity critical for both hunting and precision target work. This construction ensures reliable feeding through bolt-action and semi-automatic .17 platforms.

Varmint hunters and .17 rimfire enthusiasts rely on V-MAX bullets for foxes, coyotes, prairie dogs, and other medium-range pest control where rapid expansion and barrier-free penetration matter. Competitive shooters in .17 HMR and .17 WSM events appreciate the consistent ballistics and dramatic terminal performance. The 20-grain weight balances velocity retention with manageable recoil, making these rounds suitable for both adults and younger shooters learning center-fire marksmanship on lighter platforms.

Hornady V-MAX ammunition is engineered to outperform standard lead-only projectiles in the .17 category. The polymer-tip design, verified across decades of Hornady's rimfire and centerfire ammunition lines, provides expansion consistency that hollow-point-only designs cannot match at subsonic velocities. For shooters who demand terminal performance in a compact, lightweight projectile, the 20-grain V-MAX offers proven reliability in field-tested hunting and sport-shooting scenarios.