.224 | 50gr | 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
50 gr (3.24 g)
Diameter
0.224″ (5.69 mm)
Sectional Density
0.142
BC G1
0.242
Type
V-MAX
Min. Twist
1:10.0
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .224 | 50gr | V-MAX are available in the following cartridges:
.22-250 Rem.
.223 Rem.
.222 Rem.
5.6 x 50 R Mag.
5.6 x 50 Mag.
5.56 x 45 NATO
.22 Creedmoor
.22 PPC USA
.224 Valkyrie
.221 Rem. Fireball
5.6 x 70 R
5.6 x 57
.220 Swift
.225 Win.
.222 Rem. Mag.
.223 WSSM
.224 Weath. Mag.
.22 BR Rem.
5.6 x 57 R
5.6 x 61 SE v. Hofe
.22 Nosler
5.6 x 61 R SE v. Hofe
.22 ARC
.219 Donaldson Wasp
.220 Howell
5.45 x 39 mm
.22 ARC (bolt action)
.223 Ackley Improved
5.7 x 28
.22-250 Ackley Improved
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Community Load Data for .224 | 50gr | V-MAX
Loads for .224 | 50gr | V-MAX from our community:
16 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .222 Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 24.4 | 21.0 | 2.102 | 6 (0%) | 3041 |
| .222 Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 24.4 | 21.0 | 2.102 | 6 (0%) | 3045 |
| .22-250 Rem. | IMR 3031 | 22.0 | 33.7 | 2.340 | 51924 (88%) | 3602 |
| .222 Rem. | Reload Swiss RS 40 | 17.1 | ••.• | 2.130 | 7 (0%) | 2943 |
| .222 Rem. | Reload Swiss RS 40 | 17.1 | ••.• | 2.130 | 7 (0%) | 2969 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N120 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.260 | 6 (0%) | 3077 |
| .222 Rem. | Reload Swiss RS 36 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.225 | 45745 (85%) | 3002 |
| .223 Rem. | Reload Swiss RS 40 | 24.4 | ••.• | 2.205 | 7 (0%) | 3274 |
| .223 Rem. | Reload Swiss RS 40 | 24.4 | ••.• | 2.244 | 7 (0%) | 3255 |
| .223 Rem. | Reload Swiss RS 40 | 24.4 | ••.• | 2.252 | 7 (0%) | 3248 |
| .223 Rem. | Reload Swiss RS 40 | 24.4 | ••.• | 2.260 | 7 (0%) | 3258 |
| .223 Rem. | Reload Swiss RS 40 | 24.4 | ••.• | 2.260 | 7 (0%) | 3281 |
| .223 Rem. | Reload Swiss RS 40 | 24.4 | ••.• | 2.260 | 48559 (88%) | 3245 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 21.0 | ••.• | 2.350 | 55970 (95%) | 3599 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Hodgdon VARGET | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.350 | 54534 (93%) | 3629 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Hodgdon VARGET | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.350 | 52141 (89%) | 3583 |