The Hornady Varmint Express .220 Swift 55 Grain V-MAX Ammo 8317 is built for hunters seeking extreme velocity, pinpoint accuracy, and devastating terminal performance. Featuring the V-MAX bullet, this ammunition provides explosive fragmentation upon impact, ensuring quick, humane kills on varmints and predators.
With an incredible muzzle velocity of 3,680 fps and muzzle energy of 1,654 ft-lbs, this ammunition delivers flat trajectories, minimal wind drift, and outstanding accuracy at extended ranges. The polymer tip and advanced jacket design ensure rapid expansion and fragmentation, making it highly effective for small game and predator hunting.
Hornady’s premium brass casings, non-corrosive primers, and clean-burning propellants provide dependable ignition and smooth cycling in bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles chambered in .220 Swift. Packaged in a 20-round box, with bulk cases of 200 rounds (10 boxes) available, this ammunition is proudly made in the USA, trusted by serious varmint hunters and precision shooters.
Manufacturer Specs
- Manufacturer: Hornady
- Part Number: 8317
- Caliber: .220 Swift
- Bullet Weight: 55 Grain
- Bullet Type: V-MAX (Polymer Tip Expanding)
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Rounds Per Case: 200 (10 boxes)
- Muzzle Velocity: 3,680 fps (24″ test barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 1,654 ft-lbs
- Purpose: Varmint hunting, predator control, long-range shooting
- Made in the USA: Yes
Key Features
- V-MAX Bullet Design: Features a polymer tip and streamlined jacket for flatter trajectories, high accuracy, and devastating fragmentation.
- Extreme Velocity Performance: Achieves 3,680 fps, making it one of the fastest commercial varmint rounds available.
- Explosive Expansion: The bullet expands immediately upon impact, ensuring quick, humane kills on varmints and predators.
- Optimized for Bolt-Action and Semi-Auto Rifles: Functions flawlessly in precision bolt rifles and high-performance semi-auto platforms.
- Premium Components: Brass casings, clean-burning powder, and non-corrosive primers ensure dependable ignition and smooth cycling.
FAQs
Q: What game is this ammunition best suited for?
A: The Hornady Varmint Express .220 Swift is perfect for coyotes, foxes, prairie dogs, and other small predators.
Q: How does the V-MAX bullet improve performance?
A: The polymer tip enhances aerodynamics, while the specialized jacket promotes rapid fragmentation, ensuring maximum energy transfer.
Q: Is this ammunition effective for long-range shots?
A: Yes, with its high velocity and flat trajectory, this ammo is highly effective at extended distances.
Q: Can this ammunition be used in semi-automatic rifles?
A: Yes, it functions reliably in both bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles chambered in .220 Swift.
Q: Why shop at Black Bayou Armory?
A: At Black Bayou Armory, we provide top-quality hunting ammunition like Hornady Varmint Express, ensuring precision, reliability, and success in the field.
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