.284 | 120gr | 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
120 gr (7.78 g)
Diameter
0.284″ (7.21 mm)
Sectional Density
0.213
BC G1
0.365
Type
V-MAX
Min. Twist
1:12.0
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .284 | 120gr | V-MAX are available in the following cartridges:
.280 Ackley Improved
7 mm Rem. SA Ultra Mag.
7 x 64 Brenneke
.280 Rem.
7 mm Weath. Mag.
7 x 57
7 mm Rem. Mag.
7 mm WSM
7 x 75 R SE v. Hofe
7 mm-08 Rem.
7 x 66 SE v. Hofe
7 mm Exp. Rem.
.28 Nosler
7 x 65 R Brenneke
7 mm Blaser Mag.
7 mm STW
7 x 57 R
7.21 Firebird
7 mm KM Katzmaier
7 mm Rem. Ultra Mag.
7 mm B.R. Rem.
7 x 72 R
7 x 50 R
7 x 49 GJW
.284 Win.
7 x 61 S&H (Super)
7 mm PRC
7-6.5 PRCW
.280 Riml. N.E. Ross
7-.300 Norma Mag.
7 FCP
7 mm Backcountry
7-30 Waters
7 mm Mag. Fl. H&H
Similar Bullets
Same-caliber projectiles within ±0.003", ±5gr and matching lead content from other brands.
.284 | 120gr | HP
Prvi Partizan · 120gr · BC 0.325
.284 | 120gr | SP
Hornady · 120gr · BC 0.35
.284 | 125gr | Bondstrike
Norma · 125gr · BC 0.315
.284 | 120gr | Spitzer Soft Point
Speer · 120gr · BC 0.379
.284 | 115gr | Hollow Point
Speer · 115gr · BC 0.25
.284 | 120gr | Pro-Hunter
Sierra · 120gr · BC 0.328
.284 | 120gr | FN
Nosler · 120gr · BC 0.195
.284 | 120gr | Solid
Barnes · 120gr · BC 0.392
.284 | 123gr | Kegelspitz
RWS · 123gr · BC 0.29
.284 | 120gr | Ballistic Tip Hunting
Nosler · 120gr · BC 0.417
Community Load Data for .284 | 120gr | V-MAX
Loads for .284 | 120gr | V-MAX from our community:
4 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mm B.R. Rem. | Vihtavuori N130 | 14.5 | 26.0 | 2.375 | 36006 (61%) | 2133 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N540 | 24.0 | 64.2 | 3.142 | 61017 (94%) | 3228 |
| 7-30 Waters | Hodgdon VARGET | 21.0 | 30.5 | 2.550 | 45861 (92%) | 2503 |
| 7 x 57 R | Vihtavuori N540 | 20.1 | ••.• | 3.071 | 6 (0%) | 2723 |