The .22-250 Hornady Superformance Varmint is an exceptional round for varmint and predator hunting, designed to deliver high velocities, flat trajectories, and explosive terminal performance. This particular load is part of Hornady’s Superformance line, which is engineered to push the limits of velocity without increasing chamber pressure or felt recoil. The result is a varmint round that travels faster, hits harder, and performs more efficiently at longer ranges.
Key Features:
Superformance Technology: Hornady’s proprietary Superformance propellant blend allows for increased velocities of up to 200 fps over standard ammunition. This additional speed translates to a flatter trajectory, making it easier to hit small, fast-moving targets like varmints and predators at longer ranges.
V-Max Bullet: The 55-grain V-Max bullet is designed for rapid expansion and fragmentation upon impact. The polymer tip enhances the bullet’s ballistic coefficient, ensuring superior accuracy and stability during flight. Upon impact, the tip drives into the lead core, creating explosive fragmentation for maximum terminal performance. This makes the V-Max bullet especially effective against small game like coyotes, prairie dogs, and other varmints.
High Velocity: The .22-250 Superformance Varmint is known for its blistering muzzle velocity, reaching up to 4000 fps. This high velocity, combined with the V-Max bullet’s design, allows for excellent accuracy, even at extended ranges, and ensures devastating results upon impact.
Why It’s Special:
Explosive Terminal Performance: The V-Max bullet is designed to deliver instantaneous and violent fragmentation, minimizing the risk of pass-through shots and ensuring quick, humane kills on small, thin-skinned game.
Flat Trajectory: The high muzzle velocity and aerodynamic design of the V-Max bullet allow the .22-250 Superformance Varmint to shoot with a flatter trajectory over long distances, making it ideal for hunters who need precision at extended ranges.
Proven Performance: Hornady’s Superformance Varmint line is trusted by hunters for its consistent performance, accuracy, and devastating terminal ballistics. It’s particularly favored by those targeting fast-moving, small game in open terrain where accuracy and speed are crucial.
Performance:
- Muzzle Velocity: ~4000 fps (for 55-grain V-Max bullet)
- Muzzle Energy: ~1955 ft-lbs
- Bullet Weight: 55 grains
- Bullet Type: V-Max with polymer tip
Applications:
Varmint and Predator Hunting: This round is specifically designed for hunting varmints like prairie dogs, groundhogs, and coyotes. The explosive expansion and high velocity make it particularly effective for long-range shots on small game.
Long-Range Accuracy: With its flat trajectory and high velocity, this ammunition is excellent for hunters who need to take precise shots at longer distances. The Superformance technology provides added velocity without the increased recoil, making it comfortable to shoot for extended periods.
The .22-250 Hornady Superformance Varmint is a go-to round for varmint hunters looking for high velocity, accuracy, and devastating terminal performance. Whether you're hunting prairie dogs at long range or controlling coyote populations, this ammunition provides the speed and explosive power needed for successful varmint control.