Hornady Varmint Express .223 Remington 55-grain V-Max ammunition (part no. 8327) is built for predator and varmint hunters who want explosive, humane terminal performance at speed. Hornady tops this round with the polymer-tipped V-Max bullet, engineered to initiate rapid fragmentation on contact for one-shot results on coyotes, prairie dogs, and other varmints. For a dedicated varmint rifle in rifle ammunition, this load is purpose-built for the field.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .223 Remington, a flat-shooting, low-recoil varmint and predator round.
• The bullet is a 55-grain Hornady V-Max, a polymer-tipped design built for rapid fragmentation.
• The polymer tip initiates explosive expansion, dropping varmints quickly and humanely.
• The case is brass, giving reliable extraction and reloading potential.
• The box length runs 4.5 inches, sized for standard .223 Remington retail packaging.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to work a field of prairie dogs or a coyote stand.
• Shipping weight runs about 0.5688 lb per box, a useful reference when calculating order totals.
• Cost runs about $1.28 per round, a straightforward way to compare value against similar loads.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the V-Max bullet good for varmint hunting? The polymer tip initiates rapid fragmentation on impact, transferring energy fast for quick, humane kills on small, thin-skinned game.

Is .223 Remington a good all-around varmint caliber? Yes, its flat trajectory, mild recoil, and wide bullet selection make it one of the most popular varmint and predator calibers in the country.

Buy Hornady Varmint Express 223 Rem 55gr V-Max Ammo

A dedicated varmint rifle deserves a bullet built to explode on impact, and the V-Max has earned its reputation doing exactly that. Load up and get after the varmints. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.