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This is Hornady Custom ammunition built for folks who want the accuracy benefits of a handloaded round without spending hours at the bench. Every cartridge gets hand-inspected before it leaves the factory, and the tight quality control means each box will shoot nearly identical to the next. You're getting 20 rounds of 87-grain V-MAX bullets moving at 3240 fps from a factory load, which is exactly what you need for consistent performance across multiple trips to the range or field.
The 87-grain V-MAX is where this load really shines for varmint work. Hornady's polymer-tipped design is engineered to fragment quickly and violently on impact, which translates to clean, effective results on prairie dogs, groundhogs, and similar-sized varmints. The bullet's ballistic coefficient of 0.400 means the flat trajectory you get at 100 yards holds up well at distance. You'll see minimal wind deflection compared to lighter varmint loads, and the retained velocity downrange keeps energy up where it matters.
What separates this from random factory ammo is Hornady's attention to detail. They carefully match powders to each load for consistent pressure and velocity. The brass is either made by Hornady or hand-selected from other makers for reliable feeding and consistent performance. Primers are matched to ignite the entire powder charge quickly and uniformly. This level of control in a factory load is what lets it compete with handloads in many rifles.
The brass casing is reloadable once you've fired it, so you can extend the life of each cartridge if you reload. That's a nice bonus if you're planning to handload down the road. The ammunition ships in 20-round boxes, so you're getting enough for a solid practice session or a field day without the bulk of larger quantities.
The V-MAX is specifically engineered for rapid expansion and fragmentation on impact, making it ideal for varmint-sized game where energy transfer matters more than deep penetration. Other Hornady designs like the SST or InterLock are built for larger game and controlled expansion at longer distances. The polymer tip on the V-MAX initiates expansion quickly, which is exactly what you want on prairie dogs or groundhogs.
Yes. The brass is boxer-primed and fully reloadable. Once you've fired the round, you can clean and resize the case, then reload it with your own components. This makes the ammunition a good value proposition if you're already set up for reloading, since you're not throwing away quality brass.
The 87-grain V-MAX is designed specifically for varmint hunting and will fragment rapidly on impact. For deer, you'd want a heavier bullet weight in the 90-105 grain range with controlled expansion characteristics. The V-MAX's explosive nature makes it excellent for what it's designed for, but it's not the right choice for larger game where you need deeper penetration.
This velocity is right in the sweet spot for the 87-grain V-MAX. It gives you that flat trajectory you want at typical varmint hunting ranges without pushing pressures too hard. It's fast enough to keep the trajectory flat out to 400-500 yards, but not so extreme that it creates excessive barrel wear compared to lighter varmint loads.
| Caliber/Gauge | .243 Winchester |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.05 |
| Grains | 87 GR |
| Length | 5.2500 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 80468 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.94 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 090255804683 |
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