HORNADY 22261 V-MAX 22 CAL .224 50 GRAIN 100 CNT

The Hornady V-MAX 22 Cal .224 diameter 50 grain (22261) is a polymer-tipped varmint bullet built for reloaders who want the industry-leading 22 caliber varmint bullet that combines a flat-shooting profile with explosive, violent fragmentation for decisive performance on prairie dogs, groundhogs, and similar small varmints at any range their cartridge can carry.

Key Features

• Manufacturer Part Number: 22261
• Caliber: 22 Cal (.224 diameter)
• Bullet Weight: 50 grain
• Bullet Type: V-MAX, Polymer Tip Boattail
• Bullet Length: .800 inches
• G1 Ballistic Coefficient: .242
• Sectional Density: .142
• Muzzle Velocity Range: 2,000 to 4,200 fps
• Quantity: 100 count per box
• Bullet Construction: Swaged lead core with AMP bullet jacket, polymer tip
• Application: Varmint under 50 lbs
• Lead Free: No

Special Features

• Hard polymer tip sits above a hollow cavity in the bullet body, building speed and energy on impact before driving into the core and triggering rapid, violent fragmentation even at velocities as low as 1,600 fps.
• Match grade AMP bullet jackets are drawn to near-zero runout and tight wall thickness tolerances, producing the jacket concentricity needed for maximum accuracy at all ranges and the structural integrity to handle the fastest twist rates in modern varmint rifles.
• Precision swaged lead core is formed up and around the tip's shaft with a cavity beneath the stem, allowing the tip to build energy before smashing into the core for dramatic core and jacket fragmentation on every impact.
• Secant ogive profile combined with the sharp polymer tip and boattail base raises the ballistic coefficient, maximizes bearing surface for in-flight stability, and moves the center of gravity rearward for excellent long-range stability.

Practical Benefits

• The lightweight 50 grain design maximizes muzzle velocity across a wide range of 22 caliber cartridges, giving you a flat, wind-resistant trajectory that keeps holdover manageable at the distances where serious varmint hunting takes place.
• Compatible with 223 Remington, 22-250 Remington, 220 Swift, 222 Remington, 224 Valkyrie, 22 Creedmoor, 22 Nosler, and the full family of 22 caliber varmint cartridges, making the V-MAX (22261) one of the most versatile varmint components available.
• The explosive fragmentation design transfers energy instantly on impact, producing the decisive, visible results that varmint hunters demand whether the shot comes at 100 yards or well past 300 yards.
• For the reloader building a high-performance 22 caliber varmint load, your careful powder selection and seating depth work with the Hornady V-MAX (22261) translates directly into the flat-shooting, explosive performance that makes every session at the varmint fields count.

The Hornady V-MAX (22261) 22 Cal .224 diameter 50 grain is a proven platform for the dedicated reloader and varmint hunter who demands the pinnacle of polymer-tipped varmint bullet performance, combining match-grade accuracy with explosive terminal results at every distance.