HORNADY 22271 V-MAX 22 CAL .224 55 GRAIN 100 CNT

Hornady V-Max 22 Cal .224 55 Grain (22271) is a dedicated varmint and predator bullet that blends flat trajectory, strong downrange performance, and explosive impact in 22 caliber centerfire rifles. This 55 grain polymer tipped flat base projectile works well in popular .224 rifles where you want a classic 55 grain varmint bullet for small game, predators, and precision varmint shooting.

Key Features

• Manufacturer part number: 22271
• Caliber: 22 caliber
• Bullet diameter: .224 inch
• Bullet weight: 55 grains
• Bullet type: V-Max
• Bullet construction: copper gilding metal jacket with swaged lead core
• Nose type: polymer tipped spire point
• Base style: flat base
• Ballistic coefficient (G1): approximately 0.255
• Sectional density: approximately 0.151
• Quantity per box: 100 bullets
• Intended use: varmint and predator hunting

Special Features

• Polymer tip sits over a hollow cavity and drives into the core on impact, which initiates rapid expansion and fragmentation even at relatively low impact velocities.
• Streamlined V-Max ogive and sharp tip improve ballistic coefficient, giving this 55 grain bullet very flat trajectories and strong in flight stability at typical 22 centerfire speeds.
• Swaged lead core forms up and around the tip stem with a tuned internal cavity, allowing the tip to build energy before striking the core and jacket for dramatic breakup.
• Match grade jacket concentricity supports excellent balance, helping accurate rifles produce tight groups from close shots out to longer varmint distances.
• Flat base design promotes consistent neck tension and clean bullet release from the case, which aids in achieving uniform velocities and repeatable accuracy.

Practical Benefits

• This Hornady V-Max 22 Cal .224 55 Grain (22271) suits shooters who run 22 caliber varmint and predator rifles for coyotes, foxes, groundhogs, and similar targets where precise hits matter.
• The 55 grain weight pairs well with common 1:12 and faster twist .224 barrels, giving you a versatile bullet that works across many 223 Remington and similar 22 centerfire platforms.
• Explosive terminal performance makes this bullet ideal for pest and predator control where you want quick, decisive hits and reduced risk of overpenetration on small to medium varmints.
• The combination of flat trajectory and strong accuracy helps you hold directly on fur at normal varmint ranges once your rifle is properly zeroed, reducing guesswork on holdover.
• If you handload for a 22 caliber rifle and want a proven 55 grain varmint bullet that balances reach, accuracy, and dramatic on target effect, the Hornady V-Max 22 Cal .224 55 Grain (22271) is a reliable pick.