The Hornady Varmint Express .220 Swift 55gr V-Max, 20-Round Box (brand part no. 8324) is a .220 Swift varmint load from Hornady, built for flat trajectories and explosive terminal performance on small game. Each round drives a 55-grain V-Max polymer-tip bullet. This is a straightforward choice for shooters who want varmint and predator hunting covered without guesswork. Hornady backs the load with consistent quality control from lot to lot, so what you pattern or zero with today is what ships in the next case.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .220 Swift, a flat-shooting chambering built for long shots on small targets.
• The bullet weighs 55 grains, a light bullet that maximizes velocity and rapid expansion on small targets.
• The bullet is a V-Max polymer-tip, a polymer tip that initiates expansion instantly on impact.
• The polymer tip is what triggers such fast expansion on impact, initiating the wound channel instantly instead of relying on velocity alone.
• The case is Brass, the reliable standard for consistent chambering and reloading.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough for a full afternoon in the field without rationing.
• Cost per round runs about $1.74, useful for budgeting a range day or a season of practice.
• The box ships at about 0.8188 lb, handy for estimating flat-rate shipping on a bulk order.
• A case holds 10 boxes (200 rounds total), letting you order in bulk without repeat checkouts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 55gr V-Max polymer-tip designed for? Varmint and predator hunting. The light, fast bullet expands violently for quick kills on coyotes, prairie dogs, and similar game, but it’s too explosive for anything larger.

Does the V-Max polymer-tip bullet expand on impact? Yes, it’s engineered to expand reliably on impact for a wider wound channel and faster energy transfer.

What is the case made of? It uses a brass case, the reliable standard for consistent chambering and reloading.

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