.222 | 60gr | Hornady V-MAX
by Hornady
The Hornady V-Max bullet is renowned for its polymer tipped, aerodynamic design, ensuring flat trajectories and maximum accuracy. It features a traditional lead core, making it not lead-free. Precisely engineered for explosive expansion, the V-Max round is most suitable for varmint and predator hunting, such as coyotes and prairie dogs. Its rapid fragmentation upon impact guarantees effective results, making it a favorite among precision shooters and hunters targeting small to medium-sized game.
Specifications
Weight
60 gr (3.89 g)
Diameter
0.222″ (5.64 mm)
Sectional Density
0.174
BC G1
0.285
Type
V-MAX
Min. Twist
1:11.0
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .222 | 60gr | V-MAX are available in the following cartridges:
.22-250 Rem.
5.6 x 50 Mag.
.22 ARC (bolt action)
5.6 x 50 R Mag.
5.56 x 45 NATO
.219 Donaldson Wasp
.22 Picra
.221 Rem. Fireball
5.7 x 28
.220 Swift
5.6 x 57
.22 Creedmoor
.225 Win.
.222 Rem. Mag.
.224 Valkyrie
5.6 x 70 R
.223 WSSM
.224 Weath. Mag.
.22 BR Rem.
5.6 x 57 R
.22 Rem. Jet Mag.
.22 Nosler
.220 Howell
.223 Ackley Improved
5.45 x 39 mm
.22 ARC
.222 Rem.
.223 Rem.
.22-250 Ackley Improved
.22 PPC USA
Similar Bullets
Same-caliber projectiles within ±0.003", ±5gr and matching lead content from other brands.
.224 | 55gr | Traditional/FMJ
Hornady · 55gr · BC 0.243
.224 | 55gr | V-MAX
Hornady · 55gr · BC 0.255
.224 | 55gr | Target FB
Berger · 55gr · BC 0.254
.224 | 55gr | SP BlitzKing
Sierra · 55gr · BC 0.271
.224 | 63gr | TMS
RWS · 63gr · BC 0.24
.224 | 55gr | ORYX
Norma · 55gr · BC 0.185
.224 | 60gr | V-MAX
Hornady · 60gr · BC 0.265
.224 | 60gr | Tipped MatchKing
Sierra · 60gr · BC 0.323
.224 | 55gr | FMJ
Norma · 55gr · BC 0.185
.224 | 62gr | ELD-VT
Hornady · 62gr · BC 0.395
.224 | 55gr | SBT GameKing
Sierra · 55gr · BC 0.246
.224 | 55gr | VarmintKing
Sierra · 55gr · BC 0.237
Community Load Data for .222 | 60gr | V-MAX
Loads for .222 | 60gr | V-MAX from our community:
5 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .22 ARC (bolt action) | Hodgdon BL-C2 | 20.0 | 31.6 | 2.100 | 57289 (92%) | 3261 |
| .22 ARC (bolt action) | Hodgdon VARGET | 20.0 | 29.9 | 2.100 | 56262 (91%) | 3205 |
| .22 ARC (bolt action) | IMR 8208 XBR | 20.0 | 29.4 | 2.100 | 57151 (92%) | 3212 |
| .22 ARC (bolt action) | IMR 8208 XBR | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.100 | 60244 (97%) | 3258 |
| 5.45 x 39 mm | Reload Swiss RS 36 | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.224 | 49516 (90%) | 2677 |