Hornady® Superformance® – .22-250 Remington 50gr V-MAX®
Supercharged Velocity. Devastating Impact. Field-Tested Accuracy.
The Hornady® Superformance® 50gr V-MAX® in .22-250 Remington redefines high-velocity predator and varmint hunting. With a factory-claimed 4,000 FPS, this is one of the fastest commercial loads on the market — delivering ultra-flat trajectories and explosive terminal effects in both bolt guns and semi-autos. Engineered with specialized Superformance propellants and Hornady’s legendary V-MAX® projectile, this round is built for hunters who want maximum reach and impact.
A Short History of the .22-250 Remington
Standardized by Remington in 1965 after decades as a wildcat favorite, the .22-250 Rem quickly became a staple for predator and varmint hunters. Its parent case — the .250 Savage — offered the right volume for blistering speeds when necked to .224 caliber. Known for its flat trajectory, minimal recoil, and outstanding accuracy, the .22-250 is trusted from the plains to the bench.
Quick Specs
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Caliber: .22-250 Remington
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Bullet: 50gr V-MAX®
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Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.242
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Muzzle Velocity (Factory Box Listed): 4,000 FPS
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Muzzle Energy: 1,777 ft-lbs
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Case Type: Brass (Reloadable)
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Primer: Boxer
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Rounds per Box: 20
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Intended Use: Predator / Varmint / Target
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Made in USA
Key Features
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Superformance Propellant: Delivers higher velocity (up to 200 FPS gain) without increasing pressure or recoil
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Explosive Terminal Effect: V-MAX® polymer tip ensures rapid, devastating expansion
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Ultra-Flat Shooting: Perfect for prairie dogs, coyotes, and other quick-target engagements
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Temperature-Stable Components: Built to perform across all weather conditions
Ally Munitions Testing Notes
Hornady lists this Superformance® 50gr V-MAX® at 4,000 FPS — placing it firmly at the top of the .22-250 velocity spectrum. While full SD and velocity curve testing is still underway, early comparisons to other Varmint Express loads suggest we’ll see:
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Tight SDs
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Strong accuracy across 22–26" barrels
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Sub-MOA groups in quality bolt-action rifles
Expect real-world results to reflect minimal drop and dramatic impact inside traditional varminting ranges.
Field Use
This is a high-speed performer for:
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Coyotes, foxes, and bobcats
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Prairie dogs and ground squirrels
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Open-range pest control
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Medium-range steel and paper shooting
If you need flat-shooting, hard-hitting precision, this Superformance load brings the energy and consistency.
Legal Notice
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Must be 18 years or older to purchase rifle ammunition
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Comply with local and state laws
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Confirm your rifle is chambered for .22-250 Remington
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All ammunition sales are final