Hornady V-MAX Bullets .22 cal .224" 55 gr V-MAXFB 100/ct

The Hornady V-MAX Bullets .22 cal .224" 55 gr V-MAXFB ammunition component delivers precision varmint performance trusted by competitive shooters, reloaders, and hunters who demand consistency across all engagement distances. Engineered for the .22 caliber platform, these 55-grain projectiles combine ballistic efficiency with rapid energy transfer, making them ideal for small game, predator control, and high-volume target practice where flat trajectories and explosive terminal performance matter. With 100 rounds per box, this quantity supports both serious reloaders and shooters who need reliable inventory for frequent range sessions or field operations.

The defining feature of the V-MAX design is its polymer-tipped construction combined with a streamlined jacket geometry that produces exceptionally flat trajectories and match-grade concentricity. Hornady's proprietary jacket engineering ensures uniform dimensional tolerances, which translates to reduced shot-to-shot velocity variation and superior accuracy at extended ranges—critical for precision applications. The V-MAX tip initiates rapid, consistent expansion even at subsonic velocities as low as 1,600 feet per second, delivering devastating terminal ballistics on varmint-sized game while minimizing bullet deflection through brush or light cover. This combination of aerodynamic profile, jacket quality, and expansion reliability has established the V-MAX as an industry standard in the .22 centerfire segment.

Tactical reloaders, competitive shooters, and varmint hunters benefit most from these bullets when loaded in standard .223 or 5.56 NATO components, though compatibility extends to any rifle chambered in .22 centerfire with a .224" bore. Field performance is optimized when loaded to manufacturer specifications and paired with appropriate powders and primers for your specific firearm and intended application. The 55-grain weight offers an ideal balance between velocity retention, wind drift compensation, and energy delivery, performing effectively from both rifles and precision platforms where repeatable, flat-shooting performance is non-negotiable.