.224 | 60gr | 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
60 gr (3.89 g)
Diameter
0.224″ (5.69 mm)
Sectional Density
0.171
BC G1
0.265
Type
V-MAX
Min. Twist
1:9.5
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .224 | 60gr | V-MAX are available in the following cartridges:
.22 Creedmoor
.22-250 Rem.
.22-250 Ackley Improved
.22 ARC (bolt action)
.225 Win.
.220 Swift
.22 Nosler
5.6 x 50 Mag.
.22 PPC USA
.224 Valkyrie
5.6 x 50 R Mag.
.223 Rem.
5.56 x 45 NATO
.222 Rem.
.221 Rem. Fireball
5.6 x 70 R
5.6 x 57 R
.222 Rem. Mag.
5.6 x 61 SE v. Hofe
5.6 x 61 R SE v. Hofe
.22 Picra
.22 BR Rem.
.223 WSSM
.220 Howell
.223 Ackley Improved
.22 ARC
5.45 x 39 mm
.219 Donaldson Wasp
5.7 x 28
.224 Weath. Mag.
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Same-caliber projectiles within ±0.003", ±5gr and matching lead content from other brands.
.224 | 55gr | SP BlitzKing
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Hornady · 55gr · BC 0.243
.224 | 62gr | ELD-VT
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.224 | 60gr | FB Varmint
Berger · 60gr · BC 0.271
.224 | 62gr | FMJ
X-TREME · 62gr
.224 | 55gr | SBT GameKing
Sierra · 55gr · BC 0.246
.224 | 55gr | PSP
Remington · 55gr · BC 0.197
.224 | 55gr | FMJ BT
Prvi Partizan · 55gr · BC 0.248
.224 | 60gr | Tipped MatchKing
Sierra · 60gr · BC 0.323
.224 | 55gr | SP
Prvi Partizan · 55gr · BC 0.212
.224 | 55gr | FMJ
X-TREME · 55gr
.224 | 65gr | GameKing
Sierra · 65gr · BC 0.303
Community Load Data for .224 | 60gr | V-MAX
Loads for .224 | 60gr | V-MAX from our community:
10 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .22-250 Rem. | Vihtavuori N140 | 22.0 | 33.5 | 2.350 | 53664 (91%) | 3284 |
| .22-250 Rem. | IMR 3031 | 22.0 | 31.6 | 2.350 | 51358 (87%) | 3330 |
| .22 ARC (bolt action) | Accurate Powders 2520 | 20.0 | 29.0 | 2.137 | 48544 (78%) | 3084 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N135 | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.250 | 40712 (74%) | 2720 |
| .223 Rem. | Hodgdon H335 | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 40611 (74%) | 2694 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Reload Swiss RS 60 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.315 | 54317 (92%) | 3540 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Reload Swiss RS 60 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.315 | 53316 (91%) | 3520 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N120 | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.244 | 7 (0%) | 2907 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N120 | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 7 (0%) | 2930 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N120 | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 9 (0%) | 3081 |