FED V&P 22-250REM 55GR V-MAX 20/200

Description

Federal’s Varmint & Predator line is built around a straightforward premise: varmint and predator hunting demands flat trajectories, fast expansion, and consistent ignition across a wide range of field conditions. This load pairs Federal’s own brass and primer with the Hornady V-Max bullet, a design that combines a polymer tip with a lead core to initiate rapid, explosive expansion on impact even at the reduced velocities that come with longer shots. The tip also improves the bullet’s ballistic coefficient, which helps the round resist wind deflection and retain usable velocity further downrange.

At a muzzle velocity of 3,670 fps, this .22-250 Remington load carries enough speed to make the V-Max’s terminal performance reliable out to the distances where varmint shooting typically takes place. The ballistic coefficient of .255 keeps wind drift manageable — roughly nine inches of drift at 300 yards in a 10 mph crosswind — which matters when you’re calling coyotes into open ground or working prairie dog towns where repeat shots at varied distances are the norm. Minimum terminal velocity for reliable expansion is rated at 1,600 fps, giving you a practical effective range that extends well beyond where most field shots occur.

The brass cases are reloadable, which is worth factoring in if you shoot volume. Federal uses its own primer here rather than sourcing components from third parties, keeping the ignition part of the system within their own manufacturing tolerances. Each box contains 20 rounds, and the ammunition is available in case quantities of 200 for those who use it heavily.