Are these Hornady 55-grain V-Max bullets suitable for hunting medium or large game like deer or feral pigs?

No, these projectiles feature a thin AMP copper jacket and a polymer tip designed for rapid terminal fragmentation and explosive expansion on small pests. They lack the structural integrity and weight retention required for medium or large game, so you should use bonded or monolithic bullets like the Hornady CX for larger animals.

What is the purpose of the cannelure on this specific 22272 model?

The integrated knurled cannelure allows for a secure mechanical crimp when handloading. This prevents bullet setback or displacement under heavy recoil and feeding tension, which is particularly useful when loading for semi-automatic rifles or repeating centerfire firearms.

What rifle cartridges and twist rates are compatible with these .224 caliber 55-grain bullets?

These components are engineered for .224-bore centerfire cartridges such as the .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, .222 Remington, and .220 Swift. The flat-base 55-grain profile stabilizes reliably in standard twist rates including 1:12 and 1:14 bolt-action barrels, as well as modern 1:9, 1:8, and 1:7 twist barrels.

Do I need any special permits or licences to purchase these reloading components in Australia?

Yes, while these are unprimed, inert reloading components rather than loaded ammunition, purchasing them in Australia typically requires the presentation of a valid state or territory firearms licence corresponding to the appropriate caliber class.

.224 V-Max Bullets - Hornady 22272

The Hornady .224 22 Cal 55 Grain V-Max Bullets With Cannelure (MPN 22272) are component reloading projectiles engineered for rapid terminal fragmentation and pest eradication. Built with a concentric AMP copper jacket, a swaged lead core, and a hard polymer tip, these .224-inch diameter bullets function by driving the tip rearward on impact to initiate violent, immediate expansion down to terminal velocities of 1,600 fps (~488 m/s). This model features an integrated knurled cannelure, allowing handloaders to apply a mechanical crimp to secure the projectile against movement under recoil or feeding stress in .224-calibre centerfire cartridges such as .223 Remington and .22-250 Remington.

Key Features

Explosive Terminal Expansion: The hard polymer tip acts as a wedge over a dedicated cavity in the swaged lead core, triggering rapid expansion and fragmentation across a broad velocity envelope.
Integrated Cannelure: Features a knurled cannelure ring that accommodates a firm mechanical case crimp, preventing bullet setback during semi-automatic cycling or magazine recoil.
AMP Jacket Technology: Utilises Hornady Advanced Manufacturing Process jackets for near-zero wall thickness variation, maintaining rotational balance across standard barrel twist rates from 1:14" to 1:7".
Flat Base Aerodynamics: Offers a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.255 in an overall length of approximately 0.811 inches (20.6 mm), producing predictable trajectories for varmint control out to 300–400 metres.

Specifications

Brand: Hornady
Model Number: 22272
Calibre: .22 Calibre
Bullet Diameter: .224 inches (5.69 mm)
Bullet Weight: 55 grains (approx. 3.56 grams)
Bullet Style: Polymer-tipped flat base with cannelure (V-MAX®)
Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.255
Sectional Density: 0.157
Overall Length: Approximately 0.811 inches (20.6 mm)
Minimum Terminal Impact Velocity: 1,600 fps (~488 m/s)
Package Quantity: 100-pack component bullets

Who is the Hornady .224 22 Cal 55 Grain V-Max Bullets With Cannelure 100 Pack for?

Rural Landholders and Pest Controllers — requires immediate terminal energy transfer on foxes, feral cats, and rabbits, which this 55-grain reloading varmint bullet delivers through rapid fragmentation down to a 1,600 fps minimum impact velocity.
Handloaders for .223 Remington and .22-250 Remington — provides a consistent .224-inch diameter flat-base profile and a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.255 with an integrated cannelure that holds crimp tension through internal box and detachable magazines.

Less suitable for: Medium or large game hunting (such as deer, feral pigs, or goats) requiring deep penetration and weight retention, where heavier bonded-core or monolithic copper-alloy expanding hunting bullets are required; or extreme long-range target shooting beyond 500 metres, where heavier 73-to-80-grain boat-tail match projectiles provide higher ballistic coefficients to resist wind drift.

SKU	HN42720LP
Model #	22272
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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