The Hornady Superformance Varmint .243 WSSM 75gr V-MAX comes as a box of 20 rounds of rifle ammunition (Hornady part no. 80411). Hornady says Superformance Varmint ammunition delivers muzzle velocity increases of 100 to 200 feet per second, along with a flatter trajectory and less wind drift. The 75-grain V-MAX bullet leaves a 24-inch test barrel at 3540 fps and 2087 ft-lb of energy. Hornady describes its polymer-tipped V-MAX bullet as delivering match accuracy and rapid fragmentation. Hornady lists 2624 fps and 1147 ft-lb at 300 yards, so the published numbers carry well past the muzzle. It is a ready-made load for a .243 WSSM varmint rifle, sold as a 20-round box.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .243 WSSM, the designation Hornady prints for this load.
• Bullet weight is 75 grains, the weight Hornady lists for this item.
• The bullet is the V-MAX, the bullet type Hornady names for this load.
• Muzzle velocity is 3540 fps, measured by Hornady in a 24-inch test barrel.
• Muzzle energy is 2087 ft-lb, the starting point for the energy figures Hornady publishes downrange.
• Velocity at 300 yards is 2624 fps, which shows how much speed the load holds in the midrange.
• Energy at 300 yards is 1147 ft-lb, a useful number for judging how much energy arrives at distance.
• Velocity at 500 yards is 2108 fps, Hornady’s published figure for the far end of its table.
• Box quantity is 20 rounds, the count in the single box you receive.
• Hornady rates Superformance Varmint at 100 to 200 fps faster than conventional ammunition, which flattens the trajectory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bullet is in the Hornady Superformance Varmint .243 WSSM 75gr V-MAX? It is loaded with a 75-grain V-MAX bullet in .243 WSSM, sold as a 20-round box.

How fast is the .243 WSSM 75gr V-MAX load? Hornady lists 3540 fps and 2087 ft-lb at the muzzle from a 24-inch test barrel, and 2908 fps at 200 yards.

Can I shoot Superformance Varmint in a semi-auto? Hornady says Superformance Varmint ammunition is safe to use in all action types, including semi-autos, with optimal results in all firearms.

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Varmint shooting rewards flat shots and fast bullets, and this load publishes the numbers behind both. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and browse more Hornady loads in our rifle ammunition selection.