Hornady 22 Cal 55gr V-MAX w/ Cannelure

Hornady 22 Cal 55gr V-MAX w/ Cannelure

The Hornady 22 Cal 55gr V-MAX w/ Cannelure is purpose-built for varmint and predator hunters who demand high velocity, flat trajectories, and devastating terminal performance. Designed with precision and explosive impact in mind, these bullets deliver match-grade accuracy and catastrophic expansion, making it the go-to choice for everything from prairie dogs to coyotes. Its aerodynamic profile and industry-leading polymer tip give it the edge needed for small target precision at both close and extended ranges.

With a sleek polymer tip and highly concentric AMP jacket, the 55gr V-MAX maintains accuracy while maximizing on-impact energy transfer. This combination creates explosive fragmentation even at lower velocities—making it suitable for a wide range of cartridges, including .223 Remington, 22-250 Remington, and .22 Hornet. The addition of a cannelure offers secure case tension and consistent performance for both handloaders and high-volume shooters.

POLYMER TIP
A hollow cavity rests beneath the tip, and on impact, the hard polymer shaft drives back into the lead core, producing violent and immediate expansion for complete varmint destruction—even at speeds as low as 1600 fps.

HIGHER BALLISTIC COEFFICIENT
The streamlined shape, combined with the sharp polymer tip, produces a high BC for minimal drop and drift. The bullet’s design maintains long-range accuracy and flattens trajectory curves for more precise shots.

SWAGED LEAD CORE
The core is meticulously formed to wrap around the tip’s stem, creating a controlled cavity. Upon impact, this design ensures the bullet breaks apart rapidly and completely for maximum terminal damage.

PRECISE BOATTAIL & FLATBASE DESIGNS
Depending on caliber and configuration, Hornady engineers utilize either boattail or flatbase geometry to maintain stability in flight and enhance overall ballistic performance. The 55gr version features a flatbase for optimal consistency in shorter-range varmint rifles.

With its deadly expansion and consistent accuracy, the Hornady 22 Cal 55gr V-MAX w/ Cannelure is one of the most trusted projectiles in the varmint hunting world. Whether you’re reloading for competition or thinning out varmints, this bullet delivers the speed, precision, and fragmentation needed to get the job done.

— This is not loaded ammunition! —