Hornady V-MAX .20 Cal (.204) 40 gr Bullets (Hornady part no. 22606) are built for varmint hunters who want flat trajectories and explosive expansion in one bullet. The polymer tip increases ballistic coefficient and triggers dramatic expansion on impact, even at velocities as low as 1600 fps, while Hornady’s match-grade jacket concentricity keeps accuracy consistent at every range. A swaged lead core is formed precisely around the tip’s stem, so the tip builds energy before smashing into the core and fragmenting both jacket and core on impact. This 40 gr version uses a flat-base design for the flight characteristics that work best at this weight and caliber.

Key Specifications

• Caliber: .20 Cal (.204), bullet diameter matched to the cartridge.
• Bullet weight: 40 grains, flat-base V-MAX profile.
• Polymer tip increases ballistic coefficient for a flatter trajectory.
• Polymer tip also triggers dramatic expansion on impact.
• Effective expansion down to velocities as low as 1600 fps.
• Match-grade jacket concentricity for consistent accuracy at all ranges.
• Swaged lead core forms precisely around the tip stem for dramatic fragmentation on impact.
• Packaged 250 per box.
• Ships at approximately 1.5 lbs per box.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the .20 Cal (.204) 40 gr V-MAX built for? Varmint hunting, where a flat trajectory and immediate, explosive expansion matter more than deep penetration.

Does V-MAX still expand at low velocities? Yes, Hornady designs the polymer tip to trigger expansion at velocities as low as 1600 fps. See more reloading bullets for other V-MAX calibers and weights.

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