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HORNADY 22440 6MM .243 87 GR V-MAX 100 CT.
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SKU: 22440-090255275032
Overview
Designed for reloaders who want a bullet built around controlled flight and rapid terminal action, this 6mm .243 87-grain V-MAX is suited to long-range shooting applications where precision matters. The polymer tip and aerodynamic profile are intended to support a high ballistic coefficient and stable in-flight performance, while the V-MAX design is made to initiate dramatic expansion on impact, even at lower velocities. It comes in a 100-count package, making it a practical choice for shooters working up loads or stocking components for the season. As with any reloading component, load data should be verified through a reloading manual or powder manufacturer before use.
Why Hunters Choose the Hornady
V-max Polymer
Tip is designed to increase
Aerodynamic Profile
Supports a high ballistic coefficient
Maximum Bearing
Surface adds in-flight stability
Polymer Tip
Initiates dramatic expansion on impact
Proper Bullet
Base design supports long-range shooting
Key Features
- Hornady V-MAX polymer tip is designed to increase ballistic coefficient.
- Polymer tip initiates dramatic expansion upon impact, even at 1600 fps.
- Aerodynamic profile supports a high ballistic coefficient.
- Maximum bearing surface is designed for added in-flight stability.
- Swaging process forms the core precisely around the tip.
- Proper bullet base design supports in-flight stability for long-range shooting.
Best Used For
- Reloaders building 6mm .243 loads for long-range target practice and precision shooting.
- Hunters seeking a bullet designed for dramatic expansion on impact at lower velocities.
- Shooters prioritizing aerodynamic bullet design and in-flight stability in their handloads.
- Users following published reloading data for safe, manual-based load development.
Specifications
| Bullet Caliber | .243 |
|---|---|
| Bullet Diameter | 6mm |
| Bullet Type | V-MAX |
| Bullet Weight | 87 gr |
| Load Data Note | Check your reloading manual or go to a powder manufactures website for load data. |
| Polymer Tip | Yes |
| Quantity | 100 ct |
Pros
- V-MAX polymer tip is designed to increase ballistic coefficient
- Aerodynamic profile supports a high ballistic coefficient
- Maximum bearing surface adds in-flight stability
- Polymer tip initiates dramatic expansion on impact
- Proper bullet base design supports long-range shooting stability
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for dramatic expansion and fragmentation on impact, so it is not intended for applications where controlled expansion or deep penetration is the priority.
- The 87 gr V-MAX profile is optimized around a specific use case, so load development should be matched carefully to your rifle and reloading data.
- Hornady directs users to consult a reloading manual or powder manufacturer load data, so this is not a plug-and-play component.
- The product is sold as a 100-count box, which may be more than needed for occasional load testing or limited use.
Suggested Comparisons
- .243 caliber bullets
- Varmint and predator hunting bullets
- Reloading components
- High-velocity expansion bullets
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading manual
- Powder measure
- Bullet puller
- Storage box
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this Hornady 22440 bullet designed for?
It is a 6mm .243 caliber 87 grain V-MAX bullet in a 100 count box, intended for reloading. The product description emphasizes the V-MAX polymer tip and aerodynamic profile.
What does the V-MAX tip do?
According to the product description, the V-MAX polymer tip increases the ballistic coefficient and initiates dramatic expansion upon impact, even at velocities as low as 1600 fps.
Is this bullet suitable for long-range shooting?
The description says the V-MAX profile provides maximum bearing surface for added in-flight stability, and that the proper bullet base design provides incredible in-flight stability for long-range shooting.
Does Hornady provide load data with this product?
No load data is included in the product description. Hornady states to check your reloading manual or go to a powder manufacturer’s website for load data.
How many bullets come in the box?
This product is sold as a 100 count box.