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HORNADY 22004 20 CAL .204 32 GR V-MAX 100 CT.
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SKU: 22004-090255220049
Overview
Built for .204 caliber handloads, this 32-grain V-MAX bullet is aimed at shooters who want a streamlined varmint projectile with a polymer tip and a high ballistic coefficient. The design is intended to promote stable flight and rapid expansion on impact, including at lower velocities listed by the manufacturer. Its profile and base design are presented as supporting in-flight stability for long-range shooting, while the 100-count box suits reloaders working up loads for field use. As with any reloading component, load data should be verified through a reloading manual or powder manufacturer resources.
Why Hunters Choose the Hornady
V-max Polymer
Tip is designed to increase
Initiates Dramatic
Expansion upon impact at velocities
Aerodynamic Profile
Supports a high ballistic coefficient
Maximum Bearing
Surface adds in-flight stability
Proper Bullet
Base design provides incredible in-flight
Key Features
- Hornady V-MAX polymer tip designed to increase ballistic coefficient.
- Initiates dramatic expansion on impact, even at velocities as low as 1600 fps.
- Sharp, pointed polymer tip paired with an aerodynamic profile.
- Maximum bearing surface supports added in-flight stability.
- Swaging process forms the core precisely around the tip.
- Proper bullet base design provides stability for long-range shooting.
Best Used For
- Hunters loading .204 caliber rifles for long-range varmint and predator shooting
- Reloaders seeking a 32-grain V-MAX bullet with a polymer tip design
- Shooters wanting a bullet profile built for in-flight stability and aerodynamic efficiency
- Users following published load data for .204 caliber handloads
Specifications
| Bearing Surface | Maximum |
|---|---|
| Bullet Count | 100 CT |
| Bullet Type | V-MAX |
| Bullet Weight | 32 GR |
| Caliber | .204 |
| Corejacket Fragmentation | Yes |
| Expansion Velocity | 1600 fps |
| In Flight Stability | Yes |
| Load Data Note | Check your reloading manual or go to a powder manufacturers website for load data |
| Polymer Tip | Yes |
Pros
- V-MAX polymer tip is designed to increase ballistic coefficient.
- Initiates dramatic expansion upon impact at velocities as low as 1600 fps.
- Aerodynamic profile supports a high ballistic coefficient.
- Maximum bearing surface adds in-flight stability.
- Proper bullet base design provides incredible in-flight stability for long-range shooting.
- 100-count box offers a practical supply for reloading sessions.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for dramatic expansion on impact, so it is not intended for applications where controlled penetration or minimal bullet disruption is the priority.
- The product is a 32 gr .204 caliber V-MAX bullet, so it is specific to compatible .204/20 cal loading setups rather than a general-purpose option.
- Hornady notes that load data should be verified in a reloading manual or with the powder manufacturer, so careful load development is required.
- The 100-count packaging is convenient for reloaders, but it may be more than needed for occasional use.
Suggested Comparisons
- .204 caliber varmint bullets
- Polymer-tipped rifle bullets
- Reloading components
- Small-caliber hunting bullets
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading manual
- Powder measure
- Bullet puller
- Storage box
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in this box of Hornady 22004 bullets?
This product is a 100-count box of Hornady 20 cal .204 32 gr V-MAX bullets.
What is the V-MAX tip designed to do?
According to the product description, the V-MAX polymer tip increases ballistic coefficient and initiates dramatic expansion upon impact, even at velocities as low as 1600 fps.
Is this bullet intended for long-range shooting?
The description says the V-MAX profile and proper bullet base design provide in-flight stability for long-range shooting.
Does Hornady provide load data with this product?
No load data is listed in the product details. The description advises checking your reloading manual or the powder manufacturer’s website for load data.
Are the exact construction details of this bullet fully specified here?
Not completely. The description mentions the V-MAX polymer tip, a swaging process, and a cavity under the tip’s stem, but it does not provide additional specifications such as blade steel or other unrelated material details.