HSM .300 AAC Blackout 110gr Hornady V-MAX ammunition (brand part no. HSM-300BLK-2-N) pairs a varmint-grade bullet with one of the AR platform’s most popular subsonic-capable calibers. HSM loads the 110-grain Hornady V-MAX, a polymer-tipped bullet designed for rapid, violent expansion, at a muzzle velocity of 2,275 feet per second and 1,264 foot-pounds of energy. That combination makes this load a strong choice for predator and varmint hunters who want explosive terminal performance rather than deep penetration. The 300 Blackout’s short case cycles reliably through AR-15 pattern rifles and pistols, so this load works equally well from a full-length carbine or a short-barreled or suppressor-ready build. Reloadable brass cases round out a load built for shooters who want serious performance on thin-skinned game without stepping up to a larger caliber.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .300 AAC Blackout, a short, AR-compatible cartridge popular in both carbines and short-barreled builds.
• The bullet weighs 110 grains, a lighter weight suited to high-velocity varmint performance.
• The bullet is a Hornady V-MAX, a polymer-tipped design built for rapid fragmentation on impact.
• That polymer tip initiates violent, explosive expansion on impact, ideal for varmint and predator hunting rather than deep penetration.
• Muzzle velocity reaches 2,275 feet per second, giving the bullet the speed it needs to fragment reliably.
• Muzzle energy measures 1,264 foot-pounds, substantial output for a 300 Blackout supersonic load.
• The case material is brass, reloadable for shooters who load their own ammunition.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a workable count for a range or hunting session.
• The case pack totals 25 boxes per case, a useful configuration for buyers ordering in volume.
• The cost runs about $1.20 per round, reasonable pricing for a Hornady-bulleted varmint load.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the V-MAX bullet best suited for? Its polymer tip drives rapid, explosive fragmentation, making it a favorite for varmint and predator hunting rather than deep-penetrating applications.

What velocity does this load produce? HSM lists a muzzle velocity of 2,275 feet per second and 1,264 foot-pounds of energy from this load.

Is the brass reloadable? Yes, this load uses reloadable brass cases.

Buy HSM .300 AAC Blackout 110gr Hornady V-MAX

Predator and varmint hunters need a bullet that puts problem animals down fast, and this HSM V-MAX load is built exactly for that job. Run it through your AR-pattern rifle or pistol on the next call stand or range day. Order from our rifle ammunition selection at our Lubbock, Texas gun shop, and it ships fast to your door.