.224 | 53gr | 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
53 gr (3.43 g)
Diameter
0.224″ (5.69 mm)
Sectional Density
0.151
BC G1
0.29
Type
V-MAX
Min. Twist
1:10.0
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .224 | 53gr | V-MAX are available in the following cartridges:
.22 ARC
.22 ARC (bolt action)
.22 BR Rem.
.22 Creedmoor
.22 Nosler
.22 PPC USA
.22-250 Ackley Improved
.22-250 Rem.
.220 Howell
.220 Swift
.221 Rem. Fireball
.222 Rem.
.222 Rem. Mag.
.223 Ackley Improved
.223 Rem.
.223 WSSM
.224 Valkyrie
.225 Win.
5.6 x 50 Mag.
5.6 x 50 R Mag.
5.6 x 57
5.6 x 57 R
5.6 x 61 R SE v. Hofe
5.6 x 61 SE v. Hofe
5.6 x 70 R
5.7 x 28
5.45 x 39 mm
5.56 x 45 NATO
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Same-caliber projectiles within ±0.003", ±5gr, ±7.5% length and matching lead content from other brands.
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.224 | 55gr | SP BlitzKing
Sierra · 55gr · BC 0.271
.224 | 50gr | V-MAX
Hornady · 50gr · BC 0.242
.224 | 55gr | Varmageddon
Nosler · 55gr · BC 0.255
.224 | 55gr | SP
Hornady · 55gr · BC 0.235
.224 | 55gr | Tipstrike
Norma · 55gr · BC 0.245
.224 | 50gr | Ballistic Tip Varmint
Nosler · 50gr · BC 0.238
.224 | 52gr | ELD Match
Hornady · 52gr · BC 0.247
.224 | 52gr | Frontier PH HPBT
Frontier Bullets · 52gr · BC 0.23
.224 | 50gr | CT Ballistic Silvertip
Nosler · 50gr · BC 0.238
.224 | 55gr | CT Ballistic Silvertip
Nosler · 55gr · BC 0.267
Community Load Data for .224 | 53gr | V-MAX
Loads for .224 | 53gr | V-MAX from our community:
51 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .22 ARC | Hodgdon Benchmark | 18.0 | 28.3 | 2.085 | 51847 (100%) | 3163 |
| .22 ARC | Hodgdon Benchmark | 18.0 | 28.3 | 2.085 | 49288 (95%) | 3114 |
| .223 Rem. | Alliant Powder Alliant Reloder-10x | 20.0 | 22.7 | 2.256 | 49403 (90%) | 3084 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Vihtavuori N140 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.350 | 51771 (88%) | 3340 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 42911 (78%) | 2956 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N530 | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.240 | 53352 (97%) | 2940 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N133 | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.240 | 42988 (78%) | 2746 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 50256 (91%) | 3028 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 48908 (89%) | 3005 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 42511 (77%) | 2887 |
| .222 Rem. | Vihtavuori N135 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.200 | 40899 (76%) | 2953 |
| .222 Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.200 | 45379 (85%) | 2949 |
| 5.6 x 50 R Mag. | Vihtavuori N135 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.555 | 46179 (94%) | 3173 |
| 5.6 x 50 R Mag. | Vihtavuori N140 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.555 | 46863 (95%) | 3146 |
| .223 Rem. | Hodgdon H322 | 16.5 | ••.• | 2.260 | 45609 (83%) | 2884 |
| .223 Rem. | Hodgdon H322 | 16.5 | ••.• | 2.260 | 52247 (95%) | 3005 |
| .22 ARC | Vihtavuori N540 | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.000 | 42931 (83%) | 3022 |
| .223 Rem. | Hodgdon H322 | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.240 | 54798 (100%) | 3028 |
| .223 Rem. | Somchem S321 | 23.7 | ••.• | 2.260 | 51790 (94%) | 3176 |
| .223 Rem. | Somchem S321 | 23.7 | ••.• | 2.260 | 43500 (79%) | 3064 |
| .223 Rem. | Somchem S321 | 23.7 | ••.• | 2.260 | 47733 (87%) | 3146 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N110 | 23.7 | ••.• | 2.260 | 49088 (89%) | 2979 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N120 | 23.7 | ••.• | 2.260 | 47278 (86%) | 3081 |
| .22-250 Rem. | VECTAN SP 11 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.350 | 52924 (90%) | 3488 |
| .22-250 Rem. | VECTAN SP 11 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.350 | 49850 (85%) | 3422 |