What barrel twist rate is required to properly stabilise the Hornady 60 Grain V-MAX projectiles?

These 60-grain bullets are moderately long for the .224 calibre and require a barrel twist rate of 1:12 inches or faster, such as 1:9, 1:8, or 1:7, to achieve optimal in-flight stability. Rifles with traditional ultra-slow 1:14 twists found in some older .22-250 or .222 Remington models may struggle to stabilise this specific weight, especially in dense atmospheric conditions, and would be better suited to a lighter 40 or 50 grain V-MAX variant.

Are these Hornady V-MAX bullets suitable for taking medium-sized game like deer or goats in Australia?

No, these are strictly engineered for small-bodied varmints and invasive pests such as rabbits, hares, foxes, and wild dogs. They feature a polymer tip designed for explosive terminal fragmentation upon impact, which lacks the deep, controlled penetration required for the humane harvest of medium-to-large game like deer or pigs.

Do I need a firearms licence to purchase these reloading bullets from XHunter?

Yes, while standalone projectiles contain no gunpowder or live primers, retail sales and shipping in Australia are strictly governed by state and territory firearms legislation. Depending on your location such as New South Wales, Victoria, or Queensland, you may be required to present a valid Category A or B firearms licence before your order can be dispatched.

What is the effective velocity and distance range for reliable expansion with the 60 Grain V-MAX?

Hornady specifies that these projectiles require a minimum terminal velocity of 1,600 feet per second to initiate reliable, violent expansion and fragmentation. In standard .223 Remington loads, this effective performance envelope typically spans from point-blank range out to approximately 300 to 400 yards before dropping below the required velocity threshold.

Varmint Bullets - Hornady 22281

The Hornady .224 22 Cal 60 Grain V-Max Bullets (100 Pack) are unprimed, inert reloading rifle projectiles engineered for precision pest control and varmint hunting. Designed for .224-bore centerfire rifle cartridges such as the .223 Remington and .22-250 Remington, each projectile combines a swaged lead core with an Advanced Manufacturing Process (AMP) copper jacket. The polymer tip sits over a dedicated hollow cavity, driving rearward on impact to initiate violent, rapid fragmentation even at extended ranges while minimising ricochets and pass-throughs.

Key Features

Rapid Terminal Fragmentation: The polymer tip acts as a wedge upon impact, driving into the lead core to ensure explosive expansion down to an impact velocity threshold of 1,600 fps (~488 m/s).
AMP Copper Jacket: Features concentric Advanced Manufacturing Process jacket construction with virtually zero wall-thickness variation for match-grade in-flight stability.
Aerodynamic Flat-Base Profile: Built with a polymer-tipped spitzer design and a flat base, delivering a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.265 for consistent trajectory management.
Wide Cartridge Compatibility: Suited for standard .224-bore centerfire loadings, including .223 Remington, 5.56×45mm NATO, .22-250 Remington, .220 Swift, and .224 Valkyrie.

Specifications

Calibre: .22 Calibre
Bullet Diameter: 0.224 in (5.69 mm)
Bullet Weight: 60 grains (3.89 grams)
Profile: Polymer-tipped spitzer, flat base (non-cannelured)
Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.265
Sectional Density: 0.171
Minimum Expansion Velocity: 1,600 fps (~488 m/s)
Quantity: 100 projectiles per box

Who is the Hornady .224 22 Cal 60 Grain V-Max Bullets 100 Pack for?

Varmint hunters targeting rabbits, hares, and foxes — requires a 1:12" barrel twist rate or faster to stabilise this 60 grains reloading rifle projectile, maintaining rapid terminal upset out to 300 to 400 yards.
Invasive predator controllers managing wild dogs and cats — utilises the 0.265 ballistic coefficient and 0.224 in diameter profile to deliver high retained velocity and complete energy dump, mitigating through-and-through exits in open paddocks.

Less suitable for: Shooters using rifles with slow 1:14" barrel twist rates that cannot fully stabilise a 60-grain projectile, where lighter 40-grain to 50-grain polymer-tipped projectiles fit better; and hunters targeting medium-to-large game such as deer, pigs, or goats, where controlled-expansion bonded or monolithic soft-point rifle bullets are required instead of fragmenting varmint projectiles.

SKU	HN42721LP
Model #	22281
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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