.243 | 87gr | 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
87 gr (5.64 g)
Diameter
0.243″ (6.17 mm)
Sectional Density
0.210
BC G1
0.4
Type
V-MAX
Min. Twist
1:10.0
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .243 | 87gr | V-MAX are available in the following cartridges:
6 mm Dasher
6 mm Creedmoor
.240 Weath. Mag.
.244 Rem.
6 mm B.R. Norma
.243 Win.
6 mm B.R. Rem.
6 mm ARC
6 mm PPC
6 x 47
.243 Ackley Improved
6 x 52 R BB2
6 x 50 R Scheiring
6 x 62 R Freres
6 x 47 SM
6 mm XC
6 mm Rem.
6 x 62 Freres
.24 Nosler
6 x 70 R
.243 WSSM
6 mm GT
6 mm BRA
.240 Belt. Riml. N.E.
.244 H&H Mag.
.240 Flang. N.E.
6mm-284
6 x 47 Lapua
6 x 45 mm
6 x 47 ATZL
6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only)
6 x 52 R Bretschneider
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Sierra · 90gr · BC 0.49
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Community Load Data for .243 | 87gr | V-MAX
Loads for .243 | 87gr | V-MAX from our community:
54 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .243 Win. | Hodgdon H4350 | 20.0 | 42.0 | 2.676 | 53813 (90%) | 2920 |
| 6 mm B.R. Norma | Vihtavuori N133 | 24.0 | 25.6 | 2.315 | 41078 (70%) | 2654 |
| .243 Win. | Vihtavuori N160 | 19.7 | 42.5 | 2.703 | 51942 (86%) | 2877 |
| .243 Win. | Vihtavuori N160 | 19.7 | ••.• | 2.703 | 51773 (86%) | 2874 |
| 6 mm ARC | Winchester StaBALL Match | 12.5 | ••.• | 2.130 | 51768 (100%) | 2474 |
| .243 Win. | Winchester StaBALL Match | 22.4 | ••.• | 2.710 | 56604 (94%) | 3012 |
| .243 Win. | Winchester 6.5 StaBall | 22.4 | ••.• | 2.710 | 56604 (94%) | 3012 |
| 6 mm B.R. Norma | Vihtavuori N133 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.315 | 42851 (73%) | 2684 |
| 6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only) | Hodgdon VARGET | 14.5 | ••.• | 2.260 | 51561 (83%) | 2562 |
| 6 mm ARC | Winchester StaBALL Match | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 39871 (77%) | 2438 |
| 6 mm B.R. Norma | Vihtavuori N133 | 25.2 | ••.• | 2.315 | 43758 (74%) | 2726 |
| .243 Win. | Hodgdon Superformance | 22.3 | ••.• | 2.710 | 52997 (88%) | 3048 |
| .243 Win. | Hodgdon Superformance | 22.3 | ••.• | 2.710 | 42699 (71%) | 2851 |
| .243 Win. | Hodgdon H4350 | 22.3 | ••.• | 2.710 | 53026 (88%) | 2989 |
| .243 Win. | Hodgdon H4350 | 22.3 | ••.• | 2.710 | 42931 (71%) | 2799 |
| 6 mm B.R. Norma | Vihtavuori N133 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.315 | 39001 (66%) | 2612 |
| .243 Win. | Somchem S365 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.667 | 52214 (87%) | 3028 |
| .243 Win. | Somchem S365 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.667 | 44425 (74%) | 2897 |
| .243 Win. | Somchem S365 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.667 | 48704 (81%) | 2972 |
| .243 Win. | Somchem S365 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.667 | 46470 (77%) | 2936 |
| 6 mm Creedmoor | Vihtavuori N160 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.650 | 56014 (90%) | 3182 |
| 6 mm Creedmoor | Reload Swiss RS 60 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.650 | 55477 (89%) | 3284 |
| 6 mm Creedmoor | Reload Swiss RS 60 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.650 | 58653 (95%) | 3333 |
| .243 Win. | Reload Swiss RS 52 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.669 | 58450 (97%) | 3179 |
| 6 mm Creedmoor | Vihtavuori N550 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.700 | 55985 (90%) | 3202 |