HORNADY 22272 V-MAX VARMINT 22 CAL .224 55 GRAIN 100 CNT

Hornady V-Max bullets in 22 caliber .224 diameter at 55 grains with cannelure (22272) are a flat-shooting varmint component bullet built for reloaders who want explosive terminal performance from .22 caliber rifles. This 22 cal varmint reloading bullet for cartridges like the .223 Remington and .22-250 comes 100 per box and delivers reliable expansion down to 1,600 fps.

Key Features

• Manufacturer part number: 22272
• Caliber: 22 cal, .224 diameter
• Bullet weight: 55 grains
• Bullet type: V-Max polymer tip, flat base with cannelure
• G1 ballistic coefficient: 0.255
• Sectional density: 0.157
• Overall length: 0.811 inches
• Minimum expansion velocity: 1,600 fps
• Jacket material: AMP match-grade gilding metal
• Core material: Swaged lead
• Count per box: 100
• Application: Varmint hunting

Special Features

• The polymer tip sits over a hollow cavity that drives into the core on impact, triggering violent jacket-core fragmentation even at low terminal velocities.
• Hornady swages the lead core up and around the tip stem, forming a precise cavity that stores and releases energy on impact for consistent, dramatic fragmentation shot to shot.
• The AMP match-grade jacket is produced to tight concentricity tolerances, delivering the uniform wall thickness that drives accuracy at all ranges.
• The cannelure provides a positive crimp groove for reloaders loading semi-automatic platforms where bullet pull under feeding pressure is a concern, adding load integrity not found on standard V-Max bullets.
• The flat base design pairs with the aerodynamic polymer tip to deliver the in-flight stability this 55-grain bullet needs to hold velocity and flat trajectory at .22 caliber speeds.

Practical Benefits

• These bullets are compatible with a wide range of .22 caliber cartridges including the .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, and .222 Remington, giving you one proven component across multiple rifle platforms.
• The cannelure makes these a natural fit for AR-platform builds chambered in .223 or 5.56, where crimp engagement keeps loads consistent under semi-automatic feeding stress.
• The 100-count box gives you enough bullets to develop a load and stock proven components for a full varmint season without burning through your supply early.
• If you reload for a .22 caliber rifle and want a component that delivers consistent accuracy and explosive terminal results, the Hornady V-Max (22272) gives your handloads the performance your varmint hunting setup demands.

The Hornady V-Max 22 Cal .224 55 Grain with Cannelure (22272) is a proven platform and smart addition for the dedicated varmint hunter and handloader seeking a dependable option in the .22 caliber bullet category.