Hornady Superformance .222 Remington 50 Grain V-MAX 500 rounds

Description

Hornady Superformance .222 Remington 50 Grain V-MAX — Technical Overview

The Hornady Superformance .222 Remington 50 Grain V-MAX is a centerfire rifle cartridge designed around Hornady’s V-MAX projectile and Superformance propellant technology. The cartridge is intended for varmint applications and emphasizes consistent velocity and accuracy.

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Caliber	.222 Remington
Bullet Type	Spitzer / V-MAX
Bullet Weight	50 grain
Quantity	500 rounds
Case Material	Brass
Primer	Centerfire
Listed Muzzle Velocity	3,345 ft/s
Listed Muzzle Energy	1,242 ft-lbs
Sectional Density	0.142
G1 Ballistic Coefficient	0.242
Application	Varmint
Package Type	Box

Superformance Technology

Hornady’s Superformance ammunition uses progressive propellant technology intended to produce high and consistent velocities while maintaining the characteristics expected from factory-loaded ammunition. The supplied specifications list a muzzle velocity of 3,345 ft/s for this .222 Remington load.

V-MAX Bullet

The V-MAX design is associated with varmint-oriented ammunition and is engineered around a streamlined projectile profile. The supplied load uses a 50-grain V-MAX bullet with a listed G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.242.

.222 Remington Ballistics

For the listed Hornady Superformance .222 Remington load, the manufacturer-provided figures are 3,345 ft/s muzzle velocity and 1,242 ft-lbs muzzle energy. Actual ballistic performance can vary according to barrel length, firearm configuration, environmental conditions, and other factors.

Handling & Storage

Store ammunition in a cool, dry location and follow the ammunition manufacturer’s and firearm manufacturer’s instructions. Use only ammunition of the correct caliber and specification for the firearm. Always follow applicable laws and local regulations governing ammunition possession, transportation, and storage.

For readers comparing small-caliber rifle cartridges, our product to .22 Hornet ammunition

Additional Technical Details

Superformance Varmint Configuration

Hornady’s current catalog lists the .222 Remington 50-grain V-MAX Superformance Varmint as item 8316, with a standard package quantity of 20 cartridges. The same catalog separately lists the .223 Remington 53-grain V-MAX load as item 8025, so those two configurations should not be confused.

Bullet Design

The 50-grain V-MAX projectile is intended for varmint-oriented applications. For the .222 Remington configuration, the specifications you supplied identify a 50-grain projectile, 0.242 G1 ballistic coefficient, and 0.142 sectional density.

Listed Ballistic Performance

According to the specifications provided for this particular load, the ammunition has a listed muzzle velocity of 3,345 ft/s and muzzle energy of 1,242 ft-lbs. Historical Hornady catalog data also lists those same figures for the 50-grain V-MAX .222 Remington Superformance load.

Progressive Propellant Technology

Hornady describes Superformance as using progressive propellants optimized for individual loads. The company states that Superformance ammunition is designed to provide higher velocities while maintaining consistent performance characteristics.

Brass Case and Centerfire Primer

The supplied product specifications identify a brass cartridge case and centerfire primer. Hornady also describes its Superformance ammunition as using quality cases and primers, with component consistency intended to support consistent ammunition performance.

Varmint Application

The product is categorized for varmint applications. The .222 Remington has historically been associated with varmint and target shooting, and Hornady’s current catalog places this specific 50-grain V-MAX load within its Superformance Varmint range.

V-MAX Projectile Characteristics

The V-MAX design incorporates several features intended to support aerodynamic performance and consistent flight:

• Polymer tip and streamlined profile
• Aerodynamic design for a higher ballistic coefficient
• Swaged lead core
• Precisely formed jacket
• Available with different base configurations depending on caliber and load

Hornady describes the V-MAX as a varmint-oriented bullet designed around accuracy, aerodynamic efficiency, and rapid expansion/fragmentation characteristics.

Superformance Propellant System

Superformance ammunition uses progressive propellants selected and optimized for individual loads rather than relying on one universal propellant formulation. Hornady states that the Superformance system is designed to increase velocity while maintaining consistent pressure and accuracy characteristics.

Hornady also explains that its Superformance loads undergo pressure, velocity, and accuracy testing using SAAMI guidelines. Testing includes temperature conditions ranging from −20°F to +140°F, with the company reporting stable pressure and velocity performance across those conditions.

Hornady Superformance 222 Ballistics

For the specific .222 Remington 50-grain V-MAX configuration described in your supplied product information:

• Muzzle velocity: 3,345 ft/s
• Muzzle energy: 1,242 ft-lbs
• G1 ballistic coefficient: 0.242
• Sectional density: 0.142
• Bullet weight: 50 grains

These are listed cartridge specifications rather than guaranteed results from every rifle. Actual velocity and trajectory can vary with barrel length, chamber dimensions, environmental conditions, and individual firearm characteristics.

For readers comparing varmint-oriented cartridges, see our overview of Hornady .204 Ruger 32 Grain V-MAX.

Consistency and Temperature Performance

Temperature stability is one of the characteristics Hornady highlights for its Superformance ammunition. The company’s testing documentation states that Superformance loads are evaluated across a broad temperature range to assess pressure and velocity deviation.

Brass Case Construction

The supplied specifications identify the cartridge case as brass. Hornady describes its Superformance ammunition as using quality cases and primers, with consistent components intended to contribute to consistent ammunition performance.

.222 Remington Configuration

The .222 Remington designation is important when identifying this particular cartridge. It should not be confused with .223 Remington ammunition, even though both are centerfire rifle cartridges and some Hornady product terminology can appear similar.

In particular, “hornady superformance varmint 53 grain v-max” and “223 hornady superformance varmint v-max” refer to a different .223 Remington 53-grain configuration, not the .222 Remington 50-grain load described here.

Product Identification Summary

Product: Hornady Superformance .222 Remington 50 Grain V-MAX

Cartridge: .222 Remington

Projectile: V-MAX

Bullet weight: 50 grains

Application: Varmint

Case: Brass

Primer: Centerfire

Listed velocity: 3,345 ft/s

Listed energy: 1,242 ft-lbs

G1 BC: 0.242

Sectional density: 0.142

Quantity specified: 500 rounds

For safe handling, storage, transportation, and firearm compatibility, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable laws and regulations.