Description
The HSM 22 Hornet 35gr V-MAX load is 22 Hornet ammunition from HSM loaded with a 35 grain Hornady V-MAX polymer tipped varmint bullet. It comes 50 rounds per box.
HSM 22 Hornet 35gr V-MAX Overview
HSM, Hunting Shack Munitions, is a Montana ammunition maker known for a wide range of hunting, match and specialty loads, including many hard-to-find calibers.
Bullet Design
The V-MAX is a polymer tipped varmint bullet with a thin jacket. The tip starts very rapid expansion on impact, so the bullet fragments and transfers energy quickly on varmints and predators, and the pointed shape helps keep trajectory flat.
Intended Use
This load is built for varmints and predators. Fast, light bullets and rapid expansion make it effective on prairie dogs, groundhogs, coyotes and other small game at long range, with a flat trajectory that makes hits easier.
Firearm Compatibility
Use this ammunition only in firearms chambered for 22 Hornet. Check the marking on your barrel before loading, and consult the maker of your firearm if you are unsure whether a load is suitable.
Recoil and Handling
Recoil depends on the cartridge, the bullet weight and the weight of your rifle. A good fit, a solid rest and proper technique help you manage it and keep your shots consistent.
Accuracy and Consistency
Every firearm has its own preferences, so test a few groups with this load at your usual distance and confirm your point of impact. Once you find a load your firearm likes, sticking with it builds confidence and keeps your results consistent.
About the Bullet Weight
A light bullet for its caliber shoots fast and flat, which makes holdover simpler at longer range. Point of impact can shift when you change bullet weights, so confirm your zero any time you switch loads.
Why Ammunition Quality Matters
Small differences in cases, primers, powder charges and bullets add up to big differences on target. Quality ammunition ignites reliably, feeds and extracts smoothly, and delivers consistent velocity from shot to shot, which shows up as tighter groups and fewer malfunctions. That consistency is what lets you trust where each shot will land.
Practice and Preparation
Confidence comes from repetition. Spend time with your firearm and this load before you rely on it, practice from the positions you are most likely to use, and keep track of how it groups. Clean and inspect your firearm regularly so it stays dependable, and always wear eye and ear protection when you shoot.
Choosing the Right Load
Match the load to the job. Full metal jacket and lead loads are built for practice, expanding bullets for hunting and personal protection, and match bullets for paper. Think about your typical distance, the size of the target and what lies beyond it, then pick a load and practice with it so you know where it hits.
Storage and Care
Store ammunition in a cool, dry place in its original boxes, away from solvents and lubricants that can contaminate primers. Inspect each round before loading, and set aside any with dented cases, loose bullets or corrosion.
Specifications
- Brand: HSM
- Caliber: 22 Hornet
- Bullet weight: 35 grain
- Bullet type: Hornady V-MAX polymer tipped varmint bullet
- Count: 50 rounds per box
- UPC: 837306006036
Before You Buy
Federal law requires buyers of rifle and rimfire ammunition to be at least 18 years old when buying from a licensed dealer. Some states and cities restrict ammunition purchases, require background checks or limit shipping, so check your local rules before you order.
Who It Is For
The HSM 22 Hornet 35gr V-MAX is a great fit for varmint and predator hunters who want a fast, flat shooting load.
Buy the HSM 22 Hornet 35gr V-MAX at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the HSM 22 Hornet 35gr V-MAX online and we will ship it to you where state and local law allow, or browse our full selection of ammunition for more rifle loads. For factory details, visit HSM.
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