.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
1:10.5
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .224 | 53gr | V-MAX are available in the following cartridges:
.22 Nosler
.22-250 Rem.
.22 BR Rem.
5.6 x 61 R SE v. Hofe
.224 Weath. Mag.
5.6 x 50 R Mag.
.223 Rem.
.221 Rem. Fireball
5.6 x 57
5.6 x 70 R
.220 Swift
.225 Win.
.222 Rem. Mag.
.223 WSSM
5.6 x 57 R
5.6 x 61 SE v. Hofe
.22 ARC
.219 Donaldson Wasp
.220 Howell
5.45 x 39 mm
.22 ARC (bolt action)
5.7 x 28
.223 Ackley Improved
.22-250 Ackley Improved
5.6 x 50 Mag.
5.56 x 45 NATO
.222 Rem.
.22 Creedmoor
.224 Valkyrie
.22 PPC USA
Similar Bullets
Same-caliber projectiles within ±0.003", ±5gr and matching lead content from other brands.
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Hornady · 55gr · BC 0.243
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.224 | 55gr | SP BlitzKing
Sierra · 55gr · BC 0.271
.224 | 50gr | Tipped VarmintKing
Sierra · 50gr · BC 0.248
.224 | 55gr | Varmageddon
Nosler · 55gr · BC 0.255
.224 | 55gr | SBT GameKing
Sierra · 55gr · BC 0.246
.224 | 50gr | FMC
Winchester · 50gr · BC 0.175
.224 | 55gr | FMJ
Norma · 55gr · BC 0.185
.224 | 50gr | Ballistic Tip Varmint
Nosler · 50gr · BC 0.238
.224 | 55gr | TNT
Speer · 55gr · BC 0.233
.224 | 52gr | Frontier PH HPBT
Frontier Bullets · 52gr · BC 0.23
.224 | 50gr | TNT
Speer · 50gr · BC 0.228
Community Load Data for .224 | 53gr | V-MAX
Loads for .224 | 53gr | V-MAX from our community:
48 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .223 Rem. | Hodgdon BL-C2 | 16.0 | 27.5 | 2.260 | 49055 (89%) | 2930 |
| .223 Rem. | Hodgdon Benchmark | 16.0 | 24.0 | 2.260 | 46473 (84%) | 2799 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N120 | 16.0 | 23.5 | 2.260 | 44298 (81%) | 2838 |
| .223 Rem. | Hodgdon Benchmark | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 52624 (96%) | 2910 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Reload Swiss RS 60 | 19.7 | ••.• | 2.350 | 50876 (87%) | 3451 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Reload Swiss RS 60 | 19.7 | ••.• | 2.350 | 44573 (76%) | 3304 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 19.7 | ••.• | 2.350 | 48707 (83%) | 3225 |
| .223 Rem. | Somchem S321 | 23.7 | ••.• | 2.260 | 51790 (94%) | 3176 |
| .223 Rem. | Somchem S321 | 23.7 | ••.• | 2.260 | 43500 (79%) | 3064 |
| .223 Rem. | Hodgdon Hodgdon H335 | 23.7 | ••.• | 2.226 | 54115 (98%) | 3264 |
| .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 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 47630 (87%) | 2989 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N120 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 47224 (86%) | 2982 |
| .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 |
| .222 Rem. | Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | 22.8 | ••.• | 2.130 | 48312 (90%) | 2982 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Norma 201 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.350 | 53055 (90%) | 3465 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 54143 (98%) | 3153 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Vihtavuori N540 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.350 | 52678 (90%) | 3330 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Vihtavuori N540 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.350 | 56072 (95%) | 3392 |
| .223 Rem. | Reload Swiss RS 36 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 50415 (92%) | 2995 |
| 5.56 x 45 NATO | Vihtavuori N120 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.224 | 60423 (97%) | 3222 |
| .223 Rem. | Hodgdon H335 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.255 | 44469 (81%) | 3117 |