Hornady 243 Cal 6mm 87gr V-MAX

Hornady 243 Cal 6mm 87gr V-MAX

The Hornady 243 Cal 6mm 87gr V-MAX is a high-performance bullet component engineered for precision varmint and small-game hunting in .243 Winchester and 6mm cartridges. With a .243-inch (6mm) diameter and a weight of 87gr, the Hornady 243 Cal 6mm 87gr V-MAX uses Hornady’s V-MAX polymer-tip design and boat-tail base to deliver expanded impact and flat trajectory, making the 243 Cal 6mm 87gr V-MAX a popular choice for prairie dog, coyote, and predator control.

Featuring a needle-like secant ogive and polymer tip, the 243 Cal 6mm 87gr V-MAX achieves a G1 ballistic coefficient near 0.303, providing a flat trajectory and reduced wind drift. The bullet’s boat-tail base enhances flight stability and downrange accuracy, ensuring that the 243 Cal 6mm 87gr V-MAX maintains optimal performance at velocities between 3,000 and 3,200 fps in platforms like .243 Winchester, 6mm Creedmoor, and 243 WSSM.

Designed for barrels with twist rates from 1:8 to 1:9, the Hornady 243 Cal 6mm 87gr V-MAX stabilizes rapidly and reliably in bolt-action and semi-auto rifles. Its consistent bearing surface, concentric dimensions, and precise polymer-tip placement support repeatable seating depth and group consistency. Handloaders using the 243 Cal 6mm 87gr V-MAX consistently report sub-MOA accuracy at extended ranges.

In field applications, the 243 Cal 6mm 87gr V-MAX delivers explosive fragmentation on small game while maintaining enough mass to create clean exit holes. Its lead-core design ensures rapid expansion and precise terminal performance on varmint targets. Shooters targeting ground squirrels, prairie dogs, and coyotes note that the 243 Cal 6mm 87gr V-MAX offers efficient energy transfer and minimal pelt damage at typical engagement distances of 200–400 yards.

Manufactured at Hornady’s Grand Island, Nebraska facility, each 243 Cal 6mm 87gr V-MAX bullet is sold as a component only and requires compatible brass, powder, and primers. Hornady’s quality control ensures consistent weight, concentricity, and polymer-tip alignment. Overall, the Hornady 243 Cal 6mm 87gr V-MAX offers a winning combination of aerodynamic stability, rapid expansion, and precise trajectory control, making it a go-to choice for varmint hunters seeking consistent performance in the 6mm caliber class.