.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:
.22-250 Rem.
.22-250 Ackley Improved
.225 Win.
.22 BR Rem.
.22 Nosler
.22 ARC (bolt action)
.22 PPC USA
.223 Rem.
5.56 x 45 NATO
5.6 x 70 R
.219 Donaldson Wasp
.222 Rem.
.220 Howell
5.6 x 50 Mag.
5.6 x 50 R Mag.
.22 ARC
.220 Swift
5.6 x 57
.221 Rem. Fireball
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
.223 WSSM
.223 Ackley Improved
.224 Valkyrie
5.45 x 39 mm
.22 Creedmoor
.224 Weath. Mag.
5.7 x 28
Similar Bullets
Same-caliber projectiles within ±0.003", ±5gr and matching lead content from other brands.
.224 | 55gr | Traditional/FMJ
Hornady · 55gr · BC 0.243
.224 | 55gr | V-MAX
Hornady · 55gr · BC 0.255
.224 | 55gr | Target FB
Berger · 55gr · BC 0.254
.224 | 55gr | SP BlitzKing
Sierra · 55gr · BC 0.271
.224 | 63gr | TMS
RWS · 63gr · BC 0.24
.224 | 55gr | ORYX
Norma · 55gr · BC 0.185
.224 | 60gr | Tipped MatchKing
Sierra · 60gr · BC 0.323
.224 | 55gr | FMJ
Norma · 55gr · BC 0.185
.224 | 62gr | ELD-VT
Hornady · 62gr · BC 0.395
.224 | 55gr | SBT GameKing
Sierra · 55gr · BC 0.246
.224 | 55gr | VarmintKing
Sierra · 55gr · BC 0.237
.224 | 63gr | VarmintKing
Sierra · 63gr · BC 0.231
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .223 Rem. | ADI AR 2219 | 24.0 | 22.5 | 2.260 | 53246 (97%) | 3071 |
| .22 ARC | Vihtavuori N540 | 18.0 | 31.5 | 2.240 | 50823 (98%) | 3041 |
| .22-250 Rem. | Vihtavuori N140 | 22.0 | 33.5 | 2.350 | 53664 (91%) | 3284 |
| .22-250 Rem. | IMR 3031 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.350 | 51358 (87%) | 3330 |
| .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 | 46601 (85%) | 2907 |
| .223 Rem. | Vihtavuori N120 | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 48066 (87%) | 2930 |