.243 | 58gr | 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
58 gr (3.76 g)
Diameter
0.243″ (6.17 mm)
Sectional Density
0.140
BC G1
0.25
Type
V-MAX
Min. Twist
1:8.0
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .243 | 58gr | V-MAX are available in the following cartridges:
.243 Win.
6 x 47
6 mm Creedmoor
6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only)
6 mm GT
6 mm ARC
.243 WSSM
.243 Ackley Improved
6 mm XC
6 x 52 R Bretschneider
6 x 47 ATZL
6 x 62 R Freres
6 x 50 R Scheiring
6 mm B.R. Norma
6 x 52 R BB2
6 x 47 SM
.240 Weath. Mag.
6 mm Rem.
6 x 62 Freres
.24 Nosler
6 x 70 R
6 mm PPC
.244 Rem.
6 mm B.R. Rem.
6 mm BRA
.244 H&H Mag.
.240 Belt. Riml. N.E.
6 mm Dasher
.240 Flang. N.E.
6 x 47 Lapua
6 x 45 mm
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Nosler · 55gr · BC 0.192
.243 | 62gr | Varmint Grenade FB
Barnes · 62gr · BC 0.199
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Community Load Data for .243 | 58gr | V-MAX
Loads for .243 | 58gr | V-MAX from our community:
7 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .243 Win. | Hodgdon Hybrid 100V | 22.4 | 44.0 | 2.710 | 40812 (68%) | 3199 |
| .243 Win. | Hodgdon H4895 | 22.4 | 42.0 | 2.710 | 55033 (91%) | 3504 |
| .243 Win. | Hodgdon VARGET | 22.4 | 42.0 | 2.710 | 53641 (89%) | 3458 |
| .243 Win. | Hodgdon H4895 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.600 | 56202 (93%) | 3583 |
| .243 Win. | Hodgdon H4895 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.600 | 52707 (88%) | 3524 |
| .243 Win. | Hodgdon H4895 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.630 | 52083 (87%) | 3510 |
| .243 Win. | Accurate Powders 4350 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.620 | 53359 (89%) | 3386 |