.224 | 55gr | 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
55 gr (3.56 g)
Diameter
0.224″ (5.69 mm)
Sectional Density
0.157
BC G1
0.255
Type
V-MAX
Min. Twist
1:10.5
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .224 | 55gr | V-MAX are available in the following cartridges:
.22 ARC
.22 ARC (bolt action)
.22 BR Rem.
.22 Creedmoor
.22 Nosler
.22 Picra
.22 PPC USA
.22-250 Ackley Improved
.22-250 Rem.
.219 Donaldson Wasp
.220 Howell
.220 Swift
.221 Rem. Fireball
.222 Rem.
.222 Rem. Mag.
.223 Ackley Improved
.223 Rem.
.223 WSSM
.224 Valkyrie
.224 Weath. Mag.
.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
Similar Bullets
Same-caliber projectiles within ±0.003", ±5gr, ±7.5% length and matching lead content from other brands.
.224 | 52gr | MatchKing
Sierra · 52gr · BC 0.225
.224 | 55gr | Target FB
Berger · 55gr · BC 0.254
.224 | 55gr | SP BlitzKing
Sierra · 55gr · BC 0.271
.224 | 50gr | V-MAX
Hornady · 50gr · BC 0.242
.224 | 53gr | V-MAX
Hornady · 53gr · BC 0.29
.224 | 55gr | Varmageddon
Nosler · 55gr · BC 0.255
.224 | 50gr | SP SX
Hornady · 50gr · BC 0.214
.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 | 55gr | FMJ
X-TREME · 55gr
Community Load Data for .224 | 55gr | V-MAX
Loads for .224 | 55gr | V-MAX from our community:
54 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .223 Rem. | Hodgdon BL-C2 | 20.0 | 26.0 | 2.200 | 44038 (80%) | 2949 |
| .223 Rem. | Winchester 748 | 20.0 | 26.2 | 2.200 | 49626 (90%) | 3054 |
| .223 Rem. | Alliant Powder Reloder-10x | 20.0 | 22.2 | 2.200 | 48563 (88%) | 3018 |
| .223 Rem. | Winchester 748 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.200 | 50956 (93%) | 3077 |
| .223 Rem. | Winchester 748 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.250 | 48782 (89%) | 3048 |
| .223 Rem. | Hodgdon Hodgdon H335 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.250 | 53140 (97%) | 3104 |
| .223 Rem. | Hodgdon Hodgdon H322 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.250 | 43907 (80%) | 3068 |
| .223 Rem. | Hodgdon Hodgdon H322 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 51754 (94%) | 3094 |
| .22 Hornet | Reload Swiss RS 30 | 22.0 | ••.• | 1.720 | 29575 (68%) | 2073 |
| .22 Hornet | Reload Swiss RS 30 | 22.0 | ••.• | 1.720 | 27682 (64%) | 2028 |
| .223 Rem. | Alliant Powder AR-Comp | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.250 | 51973 (94%) | 3143 |
| .223 Rem. | Hodgdon H335 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.250 | 48995 (89%) | 3035 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N133 | 11.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 48462 (88%) | 2520 |
| .22 ARC | Alliant Powder Alliant AR-Comp | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.202 | 47042 (90%) | 3353 |
| .223 Rem. | Reload Swiss RS 40 | 20.1 | ••.• | 2.260 | 42084 (77%) | 2874 |
| .223 Rem. | Reload Swiss RS 40 | 20.1 | ••.• | 2.260 | 48573 (88%) | 3002 |
| .223 Rem. | Winchester 748 | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 46953 (85%) | 2848 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N140 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.193 | 40679 (74%) | 2949 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N140 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.224 | 39768 (72%) | 2936 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N140 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.224 | 42382 (77%) | 2992 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N140 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.205 | 43015 (78%) | 2999 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N140 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.197 | 43311 (79%) | 3005 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N140 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.260 | 41350 (75%) | 2976 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N135 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 38450 (70%) | 2848 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N135 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 33489 (61%) | 2726 |