HRNDY SF 204RUG 40GR V-MAX 20/200

Description

Hornady’s Superformance Varmint line is built around a straightforward premise: push established varmint cartridges faster than conventional propellant technology allows, without requiring a new rifle or a hand-loaded round. This .204 Ruger load, topped with a 40-grain V-MAX bullet, is aimed squarely at the varmint hunter who needs a flat-shooting, wind-resistant round for open-country work on prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and similarly sized animals.

The velocity gains come from Hornady’s Superformance propellant blend, which produces 100 to 200 fps more than standard loads across all action types. That extra speed tightens the arc of the trajectory and reduces the time the bullet spends in the wind, both of which matter when ranging out on small targets. Critically, Hornady states the ammunition is safe for semi-automatic actions — a practical consideration for hunters running a high round-count day.

The V-MAX projectile is a polymer-tipped design. The tip serves two functions: it protects the hollow point cavity during feeding and in the magazine, and it initiates rapid, consistent expansion on impact. For varmint work, where a clean and decisive result matters more than retained weight or deep penetration, that fast fragmentation is the point. The bullet is designed for match-grade concentricity, which translates directly to consistent accuracy at the ranges where .204 Ruger is most useful. This load comes 20 rounds to the box.