For handloaders assembling .224 Cal (.22) varmint loads, Hornady’s V-Max bullet at 55 gr (part no. 22272) delivers the fragmentation this line is known for. The polymer tip streamlines the profile for a flatter trajectory while triggering rapid expansion the instant it meets a target, and Hornady backs it with a match-grade, concentric jacket for accuracy at extended range. Sold as component bullets only, this box is meant for reloading, not as loaded ammunition.

Key Specifications

• Bullet weight of 55 grains.
• Sized for .224 Cal (.22) rifles.
• Polymer tip is aerodynamically profiled for a flatter trajectory downrange.
• Gilding metal jacket combines with the core to drive dramatic on-impact fragmentation.
• Specially designed core works with the jacket and tip to control the fragmentation pattern.
• Match-grade, concentric jacket construction supports accuracy at extended ranges.
• Built as a varmint/predator bullet, engineered for rapid expansion rather than deep penetration.
• Packaged 100 bullets per box.
• Sold as a component bullet for handloading, not as loaded ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the V-Max bullet designed for? Varmint and predator hunting, where rapid, dramatic fragmentation on impact is the goal rather than deep penetration.

Is this loaded ammunition? No. This is a component bullet sold for handloaders to seat in their own cases; it does not include brass, powder, or primers.

What caliber does this fit? This bullet is sized for .224 Cal (.22) rifles at 55 grains.

Buy the Hornady V-Max Bullets, .224 Cal (.22) 55 gr

Order the Hornady V-Max Bullets, .224 Cal (.22) 55 gr from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and load up your next varmint outing. See our full reloading bullets selection for other Hornady weights and calibers.