Hornady V-Max component bullets in .25 caliber .257 diameter at 75 grains (22520) are a lightweight, high-velocity varmint projectile designed for reloaders who want flat trajectories and explosive terminal results from .25 caliber rifles. Purpose-built as a flat-shooting .25 cal varmint reloading bullet for cartridges like the .243 Winchester and .257 Roberts, this 100-count box gives handloaders a consistent, match-grade component that delivers reliable expansion down to 1,600 fps.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 22520
- Caliber: .25 cal, .257 diameter
- Bullet weight: 75 grains
- Bullet type: V-Max polymer tip, flat base design
- G1 ballistic coefficient: 0.290
- Sectional density: 0.162
- Minimum expansion velocity: 1,600 fps
- Jacket material: AMP match-grade gilding metal
- Core material: Swaged lead
- Count per box: 100
- Application: Varmint hunting
Special Features
- The polymer tip rests over a hollow cavity between the shaft and bullet body, driving into the core on impact and triggering violent fragmentation even at low terminal velocities.
- Hornady swages the lead core precisely up and around the tip stem, forming a cavity that stores energy until impact and ensures consistent, dramatic core and jacket fragmentation shot to shot.
- The AMP match-grade jacket is manufactured to tight concentricity tolerances, producing the uniform wall thickness that drives accuracy at all ranges and velocity windows.
- The V-Max aerodynamic profile maximizes bearing surface contact in the bore, adding in-flight stability without sacrificing the speed this lightweight 75-grain bullet is capable of generating.
- The flat base design on this 75-grain variant is optimized for the higher velocities common to .25 caliber varmint cartridges, contributing to the straight-line trajectories this bullet is built around.
Practical Benefits
- These bullets are compatible with a wide range of .25 caliber cartridges including the .250 Savage, .257 Roberts, and .25-06 Remington, making them a flexible component for reloaders running multiple .25 cal platforms.
- The 75-grain weight produces high muzzle velocity in standard .25 caliber cartridges, giving varmint hunters the speed and flat arc needed for precise shots across open fields and variable distances.
- The explosive fragmentation design limits over-penetration, making these a practical choice for varmint and pest control situations where stopping power needs to stay contained to the target.
- The 100-count box supplies enough bullets to work up a load, test across charge weights, and build a proven recipe without burning through your component supply before the season starts.
- If you reload for a .25 caliber rifle and want a lightweight varmint bullet that performs consistently from the bench to the field, the Hornady V-Max (22520) gives your handloads the accuracy and terminal reliability your hunting setup demands.
The Hornady V-Max .25 Cal .257 75 Grain (22520) is a reliable pick for the dedicated varmint hunter and handloader seeking a proven platform in the .25 caliber bullet category.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| BULLET CALIBER | 25 CALIBER |