.224 | 40gr | Hornady V-MAX
by Hornady · See details on brand website
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
40 gr (2.59 g)
Diameter
0.224″ (5.69 mm)
Sectional Density
0.114
BC G1
0.2
Type
V-MAX
Min. Twist
1:11.5
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .224 | 40gr | V-MAX are available in the following cartridges:
.220 Swift
.22-250 Rem.
5.7 x 28
.223 Ackley Improved
5.45 x 39 mm
.223 Rem.
.219 Donaldson Wasp
.218 Bee
.222 Rem.
5.56 x 45 NATO
.22 PPC USA
.224 Valkyrie
.221 Rem. Fireball
5.6 x 57
5.6 x 70 R
5.6 x 50 Mag.
.22 Ackley Hornet
.225 Win.
.222 Rem. Mag.
.223 WSSM
.224 Weath. Mag.
.219 Zipper
.22 BR Rem.
5.6 x 57 R
.22 Hornet
5.6 x 61 SE v. Hofe
5.6 x 61 R SE v. Hofe
.22 Nosler
.22 ARC
.22-250 Ackley Improved
.220 Howell
.22 ARC (bolt action)
.22 Creedmoor
5.6 x 50 R Mag.
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Community Load Data for .224 | 40gr | V-MAX
Loads for .224 | 40gr | V-MAX from our community:
34 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .22-250 Rem. | Norma 201 | 22.0 | 34.0 | 2.362 | 50459 (86%) | 3724 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Norma 201 | 22.0 | 34.7 | 2.362 | 53461 (91%) | 3793 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Norma 201 | 22.0 | 34.0 | 2.350 | 50705 (86%) | 3727 |
| .22-250 Rem. | IMR 3031 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.340 | 52040 (89%) | 3914 |
| .22 Hornet | Vihtavuori N110 | 23.6 | ••.• | 1.720 | 4 (0%) | 2339 |
| .22-250 Rem. | IMR 3031 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.340 | 52257 (89%) | 3917 |
| .22-250 Rem. | IMR 3031 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.345 | 52170 (89%) | 3914 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Vihtavuori N135 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.350 | 48950 (83%) | 3684 |
| 5.7 x 28 | Vihtavuori N340 | 4.8 | ••.• | 1.580 | 28964 (58%) | 1529 |
| .22 Hornet | Vihtavuori N110 | 20.1 | ••.• | 1.830 | 4 (0%) | 2395 |
| .22 Hornet | Vihtavuori N110 | 20.1 | ••.• | 1.830 | 5 (0%) | 2530 |
| 5.7 x 28 | Accurate Powders No. 7 | 16.0 | ••.• | 1.500 | 39682 (79%) | 2415 |
| 5.7 x 28 | Accurate Powders No. 7 | 5.0 | ••.• | 1.400 | 48617 (97%) | 1962 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Hodgdon BL-C2 | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.350 | 43323 (74%) | 3799 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.224 | 41568 (76%) | 3294 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.224 | 50749 (92%) | 3478 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.224 | 43134 (78%) | 3330 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N120 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.224 | 45745 (83%) | 3409 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.200 | 44396 (81%) | 3353 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.224 | 43685 (79%) | 3337 |
| 5.7 x 28 | Accurate Powders No. 5 | 4.8 | ••.• | 1.570 | 47659 (95%) | 1923 |
| 5.7 x 28 | Accurate Powders No. 5 | 4.8 | ••.• | 1.570 | 44396 (89%) | 1873 |
| 5.7 x 28 | Alliant Powder BULLSEYE | 4.8 | ••.• | 1.570 | 43163 (86%) | 1791 |
| 5.7 x 28 | Hodgdon Universal | 4.8 | ••.• | 1.570 | 46325 (93%) | 1759 |
| 5.7 x 28 | Alliant Powder POWER PISTOL | 4.8 | ••.• | 1.570 | 43685 (87%) | 1909 |