What barrel twist rate do I need to stabilise the Hornady 55 grain V-Max projectiles in my .223 Remington?

These 55 grain V-Max bullets require a barrel twist rate of 1:12 or faster to ensure stable flight across all atmospheric conditions. While they can sometimes stabilise in older 1:14 twist barrels, a 1:12, 1:9, or 1:8 twist found on most modern .223 and .22-250 rifles is recommended for optimal match-grade precision.

What is the effective working range and minimum expansion velocity for these polymer-tipped bullets?

The effective working range of the 55 grain V-Max is generally limited to between 300 and 400 yards due to its moderate G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.255. Hornady rates these projectiles to initiate reliable and violent fragmentation down to a minimum impact velocity threshold of 1,600 fps.

Can I use the Hornady 55 grain V-Max for hunting medium game like wild deer or feral pigs in the Australian bush?

No, these projectiles are explicitly unsuitable for medium to large game such as deer, feral pigs, or goats. The polymer tip and thin jacket are specifically engineered for rapid, explosive fragmentation and shallow penetration on varmints and small pests like foxes and rabbits, rather than deep, controlled expansion.

Do these reloading components require any electrical compliance or SAA/RCM certification in Australia?

No, electrical requirements such as 240V mains power compatibility, Australian three-pin plugs, and SAA/RCM regulatory certification are not applicable to this product. These are inert, unprimed lead component projectiles only and contain no electronics, live primers, or gunpowder.

Varmint Bullets - Hornady 22718

The Hornady .224 22 Calibre 55 Grain V-MAX (Part #22718) is a bulk pack of 1,000 component projectiles engineered for varmint eradication and high-volume target handloading. Featuring a polymer tip resting over a hollow lead cavity, the projectile is designed to drive the tip rearward on impact, initiating rapid, violent fragmentation. Constructed with Hornady's Advanced Manufacturing Process (AMP) jacket, it provides uniform concentricity and near-zero wall runout. Designed for handloaders using .224-calibre centerfire cartridges—such as .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, .222 Remington, and .220 Swift—this non-cannelured, flat-base projectile balances flat trajectory with rapid terminal energy transfer.

Key Features

Explosive Fragmentation: Hard polymer tip acts as a wedge upon contact, driving into the swaged lead core for instant terminal disruption at impact velocities down to 1,600 fps.
AMP Jacket Technology: Advanced Manufacturing Process bullet jacket delivers uniform wall thickness for match-grade flight stability and rotational balance.
Flat-Base Profile: Optimised for consistent chamber seating, internal capacity standardisation, and short-to-medium-range external ballistics.
Inert Reloading Projectiles: Unprimed, non-explosive component projectiles supplied in a bulk 1,000-count carton weighing approximately 3.6 kg.

Specifications

Calibre: .22 Calibre
Bullet Diameter: 0.224 inches (5.7 mm)
Bullet Weight: 55 grains (approx. 3.56 g)
Bullet Profile: Flat base with polymer tip, non-cannelured
Overall Length: ~0.811 to 0.813 inches (~20.6 mm)
Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.255
Sectional Density: 0.157
Minimum Expansion Velocity: 1,600 fps (~488 m/s)
Recommended Barrel Twist Rate: 1:12" or faster (down to 1:8")
Packaging: 1,000-pack bulk box

Who is the Hornady .224 22 Calibre 55 Grain V-Max 1000-Pack for?

Rural landholders and feral-animal contractors — requiring reliable terminal expansion at distances out to an effective working range of 300 to 400 yards, where the 55-grain V-MAX initiates instant fragmentation on foxes, feral cats, and wild dogs above its 1,600 fps minimum impact velocity.
High-volume handloaders and club shooters — loading cartridges taking a 0.224-inch projectile in bulk, utilising the cost efficiencies of a 1,000-pack to feed standard .223 Remington or .22-250 Remington rifles featuring 1:12-inch or faster barrel twist rates.

Less suitable for: Medium to large game hunting (such as feral pigs, goats, or deer) due to shallow penetration and rapid fragmentation; these applications require controlled-expansion hunting projectiles. It is also unsuitable for long-range shooting beyond 400 yards or in heavy crosswinds where its 0.255 G1 BC sheds velocity rapidly, requiring heavier 68-to-75-grain boat-tail match projectiles instead.

SKU	HN42756LP
Model #	22718
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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