HORNADY 22252 V-MAX 22 CAL .224 35 GRAIN 100 PER BOX

Hornady V-Max 22 Cal .224 35 Grain (22252) is a lightweight varmint and predator bullet designed for high velocity 22 caliber rifles that need flat trajectories and rapid expansion. This 35 grain polymer tipped flat base projectile works especially well for 22 Hornet and similar small capacity centerfire cartridges where explosive performance on small game and pests is the priority.

Key Features

• Manufacturer part number: 22252
• Caliber: 22 caliber
• Bullet diameter: .224 inch
• Bullet weight: 35 grains
• Bullet type: V-Max
• Bullet construction: copper jacket with swaged lead core
• Nose type: polymer tipped spitzer
• Base style: flat base
• Ballistic coefficient (G1): 0.109
• Sectional density: 0.100
• Quantity per box: 100 bullets
• Intended use: varmint and predator hunting

Special Features

• Polymer tip sits over a carefully formed internal cavity and drives back into the core on impact, which initiates fast expansion and violent fragmentation even at modest terminal velocities.
• Streamlined V-Max ogive and sharp tip shape improve the ballistic coefficient for this weight class, helping provide very flat trajectories at typical varmint ranges.
• Swaged lead core process forms the core up and around the tip stem with a cavity under the tip, which lets the tip build energy before it impacts the core and jacket for dramatic breakup.
• Flat base design provides secure case neck tension and consistent bullet release, which supports uniform velocities and solid accuracy from compact varmint cartridges.
• Jacket and core combination is tuned for small game applications, promoting rapid energy transfer that reduces the chance of overpenetration on small bodied targets.

Practical Benefits

• This Hornady V-Max 22 Cal .224 35 Grain (22252) fits light 22 caliber varmint rifles you use for pest and small predator control around fields, buildings, and equipment.
• The 35 grain weight suits cartridges like the 22 Hornet and similar rounds, providing high velocity with low recoil and minimal pelt damage on smaller predators when impact placement is good.
• Aggressive expansion and fragmentation make this bullet ideal for small varmints where you want quick, decisive hits and reduced risk of ricochet in mixed terrain.
• The flat base and proven V-Max geometry help your rifle deliver precise hits on small targets such as ground squirrels, prairie dogs, and crows at typical working distances.
• If you load for a light 22 caliber varmint rifle and want a fast, explosive bullet tuned for small game and pest work, the Hornady V-Max 22 Cal .224 35 Grain (22252) is a reliable pick.