Hornady 243 Cal 6mm 75gr V-MAX
The Hornady 243 Cal 6mm 75gr V-MAX is a high-velocity, polymer-tipped bullet component designed for precision handloading in varmint and predator applications. Built around Hornady’s iconic V-MAX® technology, this 6mm projectile delivers rapid expansion, flat trajectories, and explosive terminal performance—making it the ideal choice for reloaders targeting coyotes, prairie dogs, and other small game at medium to long distances.
With a true .243-inch diameter and 75-grain weight, this V-MAX® bullet is optimized for use in .243 Winchester, 6mm Remington, and other 6mm-caliber rifles configured for fast, flat-shooting loads. The bullet’s polymer tip initiates rapid fragmentation upon impact while also enhancing in-flight aerodynamics. Coupled with a precision-engineered boat tail base and secant ogive profile, this design promotes high ballistic efficiency and minimal drag—essential for connecting with small targets at extended ranges.
Hornady’s AMP® jacket technology ensures that each bullet exhibits uniform wall thickness, concentricity, and bearing surface geometry. This translates to tight groupings and consistent expansion performance across multiple shot strings. The internal lead core is swaged for uniformity and bonded to the jacket for dependable explosive effect on varmint-size targets, even at modest velocities.
The V-MAX® line is trusted by predator hunters and precision reloaders for its match-grade accuracy and terminal devastation. This 75-grain variant performs exceptionally well in barrels with common twist rates (e.g., 1:9″ or faster) and is compatible with both bolt-action and semi-automatic 6mm platforms. Whether you’re hunting over open plains or working tight fields, this bullet offers the speed, energy, and reliability to get the job done cleanly and quickly.
Hornady 243 Cal 6mm 75gr V-MAX bullets are an excellent choice for shooters who demand explosive on-target results without sacrificing downrange accuracy. Precision-built in the USA, they are a top pick for handloaders seeking repeatable results in high-performance 6mm varmint cartridges.
Product Information
| Manufacturer | Hornady |
|---|---|
| Box Qty | 100, 250, 500, 1000, 4000 |
| Component Type | Bulk, Rifle |
| Bullet Base | Boat Tail |
| Sectional Density | 0.181 |
| Caliber | 243, 6mm |
| Ballistic Coefficient (G1) | .330 |
| Diameter | 0.243 |
| Grain | 75 |
| Bullet Style | Polymer Tipped |
| Lead-Free | No |
| Made in USA | Yes |
| Purpose | Hunting |
| Product Line | V-Max |
