HRNDY 22WMR 30R V-MAX 50/2000

Description

Hornady’s Varmint Express in .22 WMR is built for hunters and shooters who want a rimfire cartridge capable of handling prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and similar small varmints at practical field distances. The load pairs the .22 WMR case with a 30-grain V-MAX bullet, which uses a polymer tip seated in a thin jacket designed to initiate rapid, consistent expansion on contact — useful when clean, anchoring hits matter more than retained weight.

The V-MAX’s polymer tip serves two purposes: it maintains a more favorable ballistic profile during flight compared to a hollow point alone, and it acts as a wedge that drives inward on impact to trigger expansion even at reduced terminal velocities. That combination makes the 30-grain loading a reasonable choice for shots at distances where velocity has had time to bleed off. At 2,200 feet per second from the muzzle, there is enough starting velocity to carry effective terminal performance to typical varmint hunting ranges. Muzzle energy comes in at 322 foot-pounds, which is appropriate for the intended quarry rather than oversized for it.

Brass-cased construction supports reliable primer ignition and consistent chamber fit, which matters in bolt-action and semi-automatic .22 WMR platforms alike. The rimfire priming arrangement is standard for the cartridge, so this ammunition is compatible with any firearm headspaced for .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire. Each box contains 50 rounds, making it practical for a field session without carrying excessive bulk.