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The Hornady 87 grain V-MAX in 6mm (.243) is one of the most recognized varmint bullets out there, and for good reason. It pairs a swaged lead core with a copper jacket and a sharp polymer tip that does double duty, boosting the ballistic coefficient for flatter flight and acting as a wedge that drives rearward on impact to kick off expansion. The result is straight-line trajectories downrange and the violent, explosive fragmentation this bullet is famous for, performance that holds together at a wide range of distances and velocities.
The real trick behind the V-MAX is a small hollow cavity sitting between the base of the polymer tip and the bullet core. On impact the hard tip builds up speed and energy before slamming into the core, which causes the whole package to come apart fast. That terminal behavior keeps working even at low velocities, with Hornady rating reliable expansion down around 1600 fps. With a G1 ballistic coefficient of .400 and a sectional density of .210, this 87 grainer carries its energy well for a varmint pill.
This bullet has a long track record in just about every 6mm chambering, from .243 Winchester and 6mm Remington to 6mm BR, 6XC, the various Ackley wildcats, and 6mm ARC. Handloaders report good results across a broad spread of twist rates. Hornady has noted that a 1-12 twist will reliably stabilize it at typical 6mm velocities, though plenty of folks run it happily in 1-10, 1-9, and 1-8 tubes. As with any bullet, a little load development and seating depth work goes a long way toward finding the tight groups it's capable of.
Hornady lists this one for varmints under 50 pounds, and that's exactly where it shines. Prairie dogs, ground squirrels, foxes, and coyotes are all fair game. The match-grade concentric jacket and streamlined shape give you accuracy at distance without sacrificing the rapid energy dump that makes varmint shooting so satisfying. If you're already loading for a 6mm and want a proven, no-drama projectile, this is a safe bet.
Hornady has indicated a 1-12 twist will reliably stabilize this bullet at typical 6mm velocities. That said, handloaders have had good success running it in faster tubes like 1-10, 1-9, and 1-8 as well. If your rifle is on the slower end, running it at higher velocity helps with stability.
Yes, this 87 grain V-MAX features a boat tail base along with the sharp polymer tip and streamlined profile. That combination helps raise the ballistic coefficient to .400 (G1) for flatter flight and better stability downrange. It's built for accuracy at a range of distances.
Hornady rates the 87 grain V-MAX for varmints under 50 pounds, so it's right at home on prairie dogs, ground squirrels, foxes, and coyotes. The polymer tip drives expansion for dramatic, explosive fragmentation even at lower terminal velocities, down to around 1600 fps. It's a popular pick across .243 Win, 6mm Rem, 6mm BR, 6mm ARC, and various Ackley chamberings.
These are component bullets for reloading only, not loaded ammunition. The box contains 100 projectiles ready to be seated into your own prepped cases. You'll need brass, primers, and powder to build a complete round.
| UPC | 090255275032 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 22440 |
| Bullet Caliber | 6mm |
| Caliber/Gauge | .243 Caliber |
| Grains | 87Gr |
| Length | 4.1000 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | V-Max |
| Quantity | 100 |
| Shipping Weight | 1.2688 |
| Units per Box | 100 |
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