.22 Hornet 35gr V-MAX Varmint Express Rifle Ammo

Description

The Hornady Varmint Express .22 Hornet line was built from the ground up for close-range varmint and small-game hunting where a quiet, precise shot matters. The 35-grain load sits at the quick end of the .22 Hornet spectrum, designed to reach varmints inside 200 yards with flat trajectories and reliable expansion.

What Makes the V-MAX Bullet Special

The polymer tip isn't just for show. It creates a hollow cavity that channels impact energy straight into the bullet's core, triggering rapid fragmentation. This design minimizes pelt damage while delivering consistent terminal performance even on smaller targets like prairie dogs and ground squirrels. The result is a bullet that expands predictably across practical shooting velocities without the heavy recoil penalty of faster cartridges. For shooters who want centerfire performance without excessive noise or blast, this ammunition delivers the right balance.

Consistent Field Performance

These rounds come loaded in quality brass cases with carefully matched primers and propellant, giving you the kind of lot-to-lot consistency that matters when you're lining up precision shots. The aerodynamic profile keeps the trajectory relatively flat out to typical varmint ranges, while the lower recoil makes follow-up shots fast and easy. Because the cases are boxer-primed and made from quality brass, reloaders can stretch their ammunition budget by reusing them after the powder and bullet are spent.

Why the .22 Hornet Still Works

This caliber has been around since 1930 for good reason. Coyotes, foxes, woodchucks, raccoons, and other farm or property pests fall quickly to a well-placed Hornet bullet out to reasonable distances. The mild report makes it genuinely neighborhood-friendly compared to larger centerfires, which appeals to hunters in more settled areas. Ruger, CZ, and several other manufacturers still build rifles for it, meaning your investment in ammunition isn't a gamble on a dead cartridge.