The Hornady Superformance Varmint .204 Ruger 40gr V-Max (Hornady part no. 83206) loads a 40-grain V-Max in .204 Ruger for varmint and predator hunting. Hornady tunes this loading for the speed and fragmentation varmint and predator hunters want. At these velocities the V-Max fragments explosively, which is exactly the terminal effect a varmint hunter wants. In rifle ammunition, this is the load for a long afternoon on the prairie dog town or coyote stand.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .204 Ruger, a caliber built for the speed and trajectory varmint hunters rely on.
• The bullet weighs 40 grains, a light, fast bullet built to fragment violently on impact.
• The bullet design is V-Max, a construction built to fragment fast on impact.
• The case material is Brass, reloadable and corrosion-resistant for long-term storage.
• This is a Superformance load, adding roughly 100 to 200 fps over a comparable standard loading in the same barrel.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical case-lot size for stocking up without overcommitting.
• At about $1.21 per round in this box quantity, it is competitive with comparable factory loads in this caliber.
• The box ships at roughly 0.55 lb, a manageable box weight for shipping in bulk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hornady Superformance Varmint .204 Ruger 40gr V-Max best suited for? With .204 Ruger chambering and a 40-grain V-Max, it is built for varmint and predator hunting.

What is this load best used on? Varmint and predator-sized game, where a light, fast bullet built to fragment on impact is the point, not a drawback.

Is the brass reloadable? Yes, this load uses brass, which is standard reloadable brass for handloaders who want to recover components.

Buy the Hornady Superformance Varmint .204 Ruger 40gr V-Max

For a long afternoon of varmint calling, this is the load that keeps up. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.