HSM 218 Bee 40gr V-Max Ammunition, 50-Round Box

HSM 218 Bee ammunition (part no. 218B-4-N) loads the 40-grain Hornady V-Max for varmint hunters running one of the smallest, fastest classic bottleneck cartridges still in production. HSM hand-loads this cartridge in small production runs on reloadable brass, keeping a niche chambering alive for shooters who own a Bee-chambered rifle and can not find factory ammunition anywhere else. The V-Max is a polymer-tipped bullet built for rapid, explosive expansion on thin-skinned varmints, and the 218 Bee’s mild case pushes it to a lively 2900 fps at the muzzle. For rifle ammunition in a cartridge most retailers have forgotten, this is the box that keeps an old rifle working.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 218 Bee, a classic small-bore varmint cartridge with a mild report.
• The bullet is a 40-grain V-Max, a polymer-tipped design engineered for rapid expansion.
• The polymer tip initiates expansion instantly on impact, fragmenting for explosive results on varmints.
• Muzzle velocity reaches 2900 fps, giving a flat trajectory for precise varmint shots.
• The cases are reloadable brass, letting handloaders keep shooting a cartridge factory ammo rarely stocks.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, packaged 10 boxes to a case for dedicated varmint hunters.
• The loaded box ships at approximately 1.03 lbs, typical shipping weight for a 50-round box of 218 BEE.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 218 Bee good for? Varmint hunting at moderate range, where its mild report and flat-shooting 40-grain bullet excel on small game.

Can I reload the brass? Yes, HSM loads this ammunition on reloadable brass cases, useful given how hard 218 Bee factory ammo is to find.

How does the V-Max bullet perform? The polymer tip drives immediate, explosive expansion, ideal for quick, humane kills on varmints without over-penetrating.

Buy HSM 218 Bee 40gr V-Max Ammunition

A Bee-chambered rifle without ammunition is just a wall hanger, and HSM keeps this cartridge in circulation for the shooters who still run one. Stock up while it is available and keep that rifle earning its place in the safe. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.