What rifle calibres and twist rates are best suited for the Hornady 55 Grain V-MAX projectiles?

These .224 diameter, 55-grain projectiles are optimised for popular varmint calibres including .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, and .222 Remington. They are designed to stabilise exceptionally well in standard barrel twist rates ranging from 1:12 to 1:9 inches, though they also perform reliably in 1:14 and faster 1:7 or 1:8 twist barrels.

What is the effective operating velocity and maximum hunting range for these V-MAX bullets?

Hornady engineered the V-MAX design to initiate rapid terminal expansion down to an impact velocity of 1,600 fps. In typical .223 or .22-250 loads, they deliver flat-shooting accuracy and violent fragmentation out to 300 to 400 metres, making them ideal for rural pest control and varmint hunting.

Are these V-MAX projectiles suitable for hunting medium game or larger animals in Australia?

No, these bullets are strictly rated for small varmints and predators under 50 lbs, such as rabbits, foxes, and wild dogs. For larger Australian game like fallow deer, pigs, or goats, rapid-fragmentation bullets lack sufficient penetration, and you must switch to controlled-expansion projectiles like Hornady CX or InterLock.

Do I need any special permits or compliance certificates to purchase these component bullets in Australia?

As inert, non-powered mechanical reloading projectiles, these bullets do not require electrical compliance certifications like SAA or RCM. However, depending on your specific Australian state or territory, you may be required to present a valid firearms licence (Category A or B) at the time of purchase.

V-Max Bullets - Hornady 22716

The Hornady 22 Cal .224 55 gr V-MAX is a component reloading projectile engineered for pest control and precision small-varmint hunting. Built with Hornady's Advanced Manufacturing Process (AMP) copper alloy jacket and a swaged lead core, this 55-grain bullet integrates a hard polymer tip seated above an internal cavity. Upon target impact, the polymer tip drives rearward into the core to initiate violent, instantaneous fragmentation and immediate energy transfer, significantly reducing the risk of pass-throughs and ricochets.

Key Features

Rapid Terminal Fragmentation: The polymer tip forces instant expansion and core disruption down to an impact velocity threshold of 1,600 fps (~488 m/s).
Concentric AMP Jacket: Advanced Manufacturing Process jacket technology ensures uniform wall thickness for rotational stability, consistent aerodynamics, and tight group sizes.
Flat-Base Spitzer Profile: Delivers high in-flight stability across standard 22-calibre barrel rifling twist rates ranging from 1:12" to 1:9", while maintaining stability in 1:14" through to 1:7" barrels.
Flat Trajectory: Features a 0.255 G1 ballistic coefficient for flat-shooting performance out to effective ranges of 300 to 400 metres in popular varmint calibres.

Product Specifications

Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 22716
Calibre: 22 Calibre
Bullet Diameter: .224 inches (5.69 mm)
Bullet Weight: 55 grains (approx. 3.56 grams)
Bullet Type: V-MAX (polymer tipped, flat base, non-cannelured)
Overall Bullet Length: Approximately 0.811 inches (20.6 mm)
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.255 (G1)
Sectional Density: 0.157
Minimum Expansion Velocity: 1,600 fps (~488 m/s)
Package Quantity: 250 projectiles per box

Who is the Hornady .224 55 Grain V-MAX Bullets 250 Pack for?

Varmint and pest control hunters — Requires rapid, explosive fragmentation on targets under 50 lbs (~22.7 kg), utilizing a polymer tip mechanism that guarantees violent terminal expansion down to an impact velocity of 1,600 fps.
Handloaders developing precision loads — Requires consistent concentricity and dependable trajectories in .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, and .222 Remington platforms, leveraging a 55-grain weight and a 0.255 G1 ballistic coefficient for flat shooting out to 300–400 metres.

Less suitable for: Medium or large game weighing over 50 lbs (such as pigs, goats, or fallow deer) where rapid fragmentation limits vital penetration, requiring controlled-expansion hunting bullets instead; and long-range shooting beyond 400 to 500 metres in wind, where heavier, higher-BC boat-tail match projectiles are better suited.

SKU	HN42755LP
Model #	22716
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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