Hornady V-MAX .22 Cal .224 40gr Polymer Tip Boat Tail Bullets - 100/Box

The Hornady V-MAX bullet is the industry-leading choice for varmint hunters and precision handloaders. This .22 caliber bullet measures .224 inches in diameter and weighs 40 grains, built around a precision-swaged lead core wrapped in a gilding metal jacket and topped with Hornady's signature polymer tip for flat trajectories and explosive fragmentation on impact.

The V-MAX profile combines a sharp, pointed polymer tip with an aerodynamic boat-tail design to deliver a high ballistic coefficient, straight-line trajectories, and enhanced accuracy downrange. At velocities as low as 1600 fps, the polymer tip initiates dramatic expansion, making the 40-grain V-MAX a top performer on varmints and small game under 50 pounds. The streamlined boat-tail geometry also reduces drag and improves wind-bucking performance compared to flat-base designs.

Sold as a 100-count box, these are new-production, non-corrosive reloading bullets designed for handloaders seeking consistent, high-performance projectiles for .22 caliber rifle platforms chambered in popular varmint cartridges. Whether you're loading for prairie dogs, coyotes, or ground squirrels, the Hornady V-MAX delivers the accuracy and terminal performance varmint hunters demand.