22 Mag/WMR Hornady 30gr V-Max

The Premier .22 WMR Varmint Load — Hornady V-MAX 30 Grain

The Hornady Varmint Express .22 Magnum 30-Grain V-MAX is the benchmark varmint load for .22 WMR shooters. Loaded with Hornady’s legendary V-MAX polymer-tipped bullet, this is the round that prairie dog hunters, ground squirrel shooters, and predator callers reach for when they need explosive, reliable terminal performance at rimfire velocities.

At 2,200 FPS muzzle velocity from a 24" test barrel, the 30-grain V-MAX is one of the fastest .22 Magnum loads available. That velocity advantage translates directly to a flatter trajectory, less wind drift, and more energy on target at distance — exactly what you need when shooting small, fast-moving varmints at varying ranges across Colorado’s open terrain.

V-MAX Bullet — Explosive Expansion at Varmint Velocities

The Hornady V-MAX is purpose-built for varmint hunting. The polymer tip initiates rapid, consistent expansion on impact, delivering the explosive terminal performance that makes clean, humane kills on small game and varmints. Unlike standard lead-tip or hollow-point rimfire bullets, the V-MAX maintains its shape in the magazine and feeds reliably, then expands violently on contact — every time.

• Caliber: .22 WMR (.22 Magnum)
• Bullet weight: 30 grain
• Bullet type: V-MAX polymer tip
• Muzzle velocity: 2,200 FPS (24" barrel)
• Muzzle energy: 322 ft-lbs
• 100-yard velocity: 1,454 FPS / 141 ft-lbs
• 200-yard drop: -15.7"
• Select Hornady brass, matched powder and primer
• New production, non-corrosive

Hornady’s Matched Components for Lot-to-Lot Consistency

Every round of Varmint Express is loaded with select Hornady brass, carefully matched powder charges, and primers chosen for complete, reliable ignition. The result is exceptional lot-to-lot consistency — critical when you’re dialing in a .22 Magnum rifle for precision varmint work and need your ammunition to perform the same way every time you pull the trigger.

In-store only. Available at Glenwood Springs Outdoors, 831 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO. Stop in and our staff can help you find the right .22 WMR load for your rifle and application.