The Hornady V-Max 6mm Bullets, 87 gr (Hornady part no. 22440) are Hornady‘s polymer-tipped varmint bullet, sized at .243 in. (6mm) and sold 100 to a box. The dramatic fragmentation V-MAX is known for comes from a combination of the gilding metal jacket, a specially designed core, and the polymer tip itself, which together produce explosive expansion and instant energy transfer on impact. The polymer tip and streamlined design also flatten trajectory, while the concentricity of the match-grade jacket provides maximum accuracy at all ranges. It’s sold as a component bullet for handloaders building their own 6mm varmint and predator ammunition.

Key Specifications

• Sized at .243 in. (6mm) and 87 grains.
• A polymer tip combined with a gilding metal jacket and specially designed core for explosive fragmentation.
• The polymer tip and streamlined profile produce a flat trajectory.
• A match-grade jacket holds tight concentricity for accuracy at all ranges.
• Built for varmint and predator hunting rather than big-game use.
• Sold 100 per box, ready for the reloading bench.
• Sold as bullets only — brass, powder, and primers complete the round.
• Ships in a box with a shipping weight of approximately 1.27 lb.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is V-Max designed for? Hornady builds V-Max for varmint and predator hunting, where dramatic fragmentation on a lightweight target matters more than deep penetration.

Why does V-Max fragment so violently on impact? The combination of gilding metal jacket, specially designed core, and polymer tip work together to produce explosive expansion and rapid energy transfer.

How many bullets come in a box? 100 bullets per box.

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