.243 | 75gr | 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
75 gr (4.86 g)
Diameter
0.243″ (6.17 mm)
Sectional Density
0.181
BC G1
0.33
Type
V-MAX
Min. Twist
1:10.5
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .243 | 75gr | V-MAX are available in the following cartridges:
6 x 47 Lapua
.243 Win.
.243 Ackley Improved
6 mm ARC
6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only)
6 x 47 ATZL
6 x 52 R Bretschneider
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
6 x 70 R
.24 Nosler
.244 Rem.
6 mm PPC
6 mm B.R. Rem.
6 mm BRA
.240 Belt. Riml. N.E.
.244 H&H Mag.
6 mm Dasher
.240 Flang. N.E.
6mm-284
6 x 47
6 x 45 mm
6 mm GT
6 mm Creedmoor
.243 WSSM
6 mm XC
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.240 | 70gr | HP TNT
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.243 | 80gr | Ballistic Tip Varmint
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Community Load Data for .243 | 75gr | V-MAX
Loads for .243 | 75gr | V-MAX from our community:
15 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only) | Winchester StaBALL Match | 22.0 | 30.0 | 2.180 | 45672 (74%) | 2907 |
| .243 Win. | Hodgdon Superformance | 22.3 | 50.0 | 2.710 | 55593 (92%) | 3258 |
| 6 mm GT | Vihtavuori N135 | 18.0 | 34.5 | 2.400 | 57058 (92%) | 3064 |
| 6 mm GT | Hodgdon CFE223 | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.400 | 53287 (86%) | 3094 |
| .243 Ackley Improved | Vihtavuori N550 | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.520 | 7 (0%) | 3005 |
| .243 Ackley Improved | Vihtavuori N550 | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.520 | 6 (0%) | 2943 |
| .243 Win. | Hodgdon H4350 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.596 | 46572 (77%) | 3025 |
| 6 mm ARC | Hodgdon VARGET | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.095 | 51996 (100%) | 2927 |
| 6 mm ARC | Hodgdon VARGET | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.095 | 50850 (98%) | 2907 |
| 6 mm ARC | Winchester StaBALL Match | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.095 | 51982 (100%) | 2963 |
| .243 Win. | Reload Swiss RS 62 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.669 | 51735 (86%) | 3251 |
| 6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only) | Winchester StaBALL Match | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.095 | 56666 (91%) | 2867 |
| 6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only) | Winchester StaBALL Match | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.095 | 49182 (79%) | 2743 |
| 6 mm ARC | Winchester StaBALL Match | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.095 | 49182 (94%) | 2825 |
| 6 mm ARC | Vihtavuori N133 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 44918 (86%) | 2795 |