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The .224 Weatherby Magnum is one of the fastest .22 caliber cartridges in factory rifles, and this Weatherby load pairs that raw speed with one of the most proven varmint bullets on the market. The 50-grain Hornady V-Max achieves 3,700 feet per second from this load, putting serious velocity behind a projectile engineered specifically for predator and varmint work. That combination translates to a flat trajectory, explosive terminal performance, and the downrange energy needed for longer shots.
The Hornady V-Max design is built around a hollow-cavity polymer tip that initiates rapid expansion on impact. When the projectile strikes, that tip's shaft drives into the swaged lead core, causing the entire bullet to expand violently and fragment. This isn't a gradual performance at a specific velocity range either. The V-Max delivers explosive expansion even at lower terminal velocities, which matters when you're taking long-distance shots where velocity has already dropped. The flat-base design adds in-flight stability, and the match-grade AMP jacket ensures consistent concentricity for accuracy at all ranges.
Originally designed by Roy Weatherby in 1963 specifically to push the limits of varmint hunting, this belted magnum cartridge achieves performance levels that exceed typical .22 caliber options. The 50-grain load sits in that sweet spot for velocity without sacrificing the aerodynamics you need for distance shooting. Field use shows the .224 WBY Mag excels for long-range varminting and predator control, where that velocity advantage compounds when you're working across prairie or open country.
The Hornady V-Max features a hollow-cavity polymer tip that initiates rapid expansion on impact, even at lower velocities. Upon contact, the tip's shaft drives into the lead core, causing violent fragmentation and delivering devastating terminal performance. This design makes it ideal for consistent results across various distances and impact velocities common in varmint work.
The .224 Weatherby Magnum is one of the fastest factory .22 caliber options, originally designed in 1963 specifically for extended-range varmint hunting. It's a belted magnum cartridge with a proprietary case design and delivers performance levels that exceed typical .22 caliber rounds, making it well-suited for longer-distance predator and varmint applications.
This load is engineered for varmint and predator hunting, including coyotes, prairie dogs, and similar small game. The combination of velocity and V-Max bullet design provides the flat trajectory and explosive performance needed for extended-range work in open country. It excels in situations where distance and accuracy are primary considerations.
Weatherby manufactures factory ammunition for the .224 WBY Mag in various bullet options including this V-Max load. As a proprietary cartridge, ammunition is primarily sourced from Weatherby and select specialty ammunition dealers. Availability is more limited compared to common commercial cartridges, so stockpiling when available is practical for regular users.
| Caliber/Gauge | 224 WBY Mag |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 3.60 |
| Grains | 50 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | H22450VMAX |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 747115459575 |
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