HORNADY 22281 V-MAX 22 CAL .224 60 GRAIN 100 CNT

Hornady V-Max 22 Cal .224 60 Grain (22281) is a heavy for caliber varmint and predator bullet designed to give 22 centerfire rifles flat trajectory, strong wind performance, and explosive terminal effect. This 60 grain polymer tipped flat base projectile works well in fast twist .224 rifles where you want a higher ballistic coefficient varmint bullet for longer range shooting on small to medium varmints.

Key Features

• Manufacturer part number: 22281
• Caliber: 22 caliber
• Bullet diameter: .224 inch
• Bullet weight: 60 grains
• Bullet type: V-Max
• Bullet construction: copper gilding metal jacket with swaged lead core
• Nose type: polymer tipped spire point
• Base style: flat base
• Ballistic coefficient (G1): 0.265
• Sectional density: 0.171
• Quantity per box: 100 bullets
• Intended use: varmint and predator hunting

Special Features

• Polymer tip sits over a hollow cavity and drives into the core on impact, which initiates rapid expansion and violent fragmentation even at lower impact velocities.
• Aerodynamic V-Max ogive and sharp tip deliver a high ballistic coefficient for a 60 grain .224 bullet, helping maintain velocity and reduce wind drift at extended ranges.
• Swaged lead core forms up and around the tip stem with a tuned cavity beneath, allowing the tip to build energy before striking the core and jacket for dramatic breakup.
• Match grade jacket concentricity supports excellent bullet balance and in flight stability, which helps accurate rifles produce tight groups from close to long distances.
• Flat base design promotes consistent neck tension and clean bullet release, supporting uniform velocities and repeatable accuracy in precision varmint handloads.

Practical Benefits

• This Hornady V-Max 22 Cal .224 60 Grain (22281) suits shooters who run fast twist 22 caliber rifles for serious varmint and predator work where longer shots and wind are constant factors.
• The 60 grain weight and higher sectional density give you better retained energy and wind resistance than lighter varmint bullets, making it ideal for coyotes and similar predators in open country.
• Aggressive expansion and fragmentation make this bullet well suited for pest control where you want quick results and reduced risk of exit on small to medium bodied animals.
• The combination of high ballistic coefficient and precise construction helps your rifle maintain predictable trajectories, so once you confirm your zero and dope, your hits stay consistent across working distances.
• If you handload for a fast twist 22 caliber rifle and want a heavier varmint bullet that carries accuracy and explosive performance farther downrange, the Hornady V-Max 22 Cal .224 60 Grain (22281) is a reliable pick.