When it comes to varmint and pest control shooting in Australia, few rounds have earned the reputation of the Hornady V-MAX 223 REM 55 GR Centrefire Ammo - 500 Round Slab. Built around Hornady's iconic polymer-tipped V-MAX projectile, this 55 grain .223 REM load delivers the kind of flat, wind-defying trajectory and rapid terminal fragmentation that makes it a firm favourite among fox, rabbit, and feral pest shooters across the country. At a muzzle velocity of 3,240 fps (987 m/s) and muzzle energy of 1,282 ft-lbs (1,738 J), this load hits hard and fast at practical field distances. Packaged in a 500 round slab, it's the ideal format for high-volume hunters and sport shooters who demand consistent, lot-to-lot performance round after round.

Hornady V-MAX 223 REM 55 GR Centrefire Ammo - 500 Round Slab Key Features

• Bullet Type: The V-MAX polymer-tipped projectile is engineered for match-grade accuracy and explosive, rapid fragmentation on contact, making it highly effective for varmint and feral pest hunting at all practical shooting distances.
• Muzzle Velocity: 3,240 fps (987 m/s) delivers a flat, high-speed trajectory that reduces the need for hold-over correction at extended ranges.
• Muzzle Energy: 1,282 ft-lbs (1,738 J) at the muzzle provides substantial terminal energy transfer, consistent with effective varmint performance.
• Ballistic Coefficient (G1): A G1 BC of 0.255 gives the 55 gr V-MAX solid resistance to wind drift and velocity bleed-off, keeping trajectories predictable in field conditions.
• Sectional Density: At 0.157, this projectile strikes a balance well suited to lightweight, frangible varmint performance rather than deep penetration applications.
• Brass Casing: Hornady produces the majority of their own brass for Varmint Express loads, selected for reliable feeding, corrosion resistance, consistent wall thickness, and the ability to withstand maximum chamber pressures. Cases are fully reloadable.
• Boxer Primer: Each primer is carefully matched to its specific load, ensuring quick, complete, and reliable ignition across varying conditions. Boxer priming also supports reloading.
• Load Consistency: Every cartridge in this slab is loaded to exacting pressure, velocity, and accuracy specifications, with lot-to-lot consistency that matters when you're dialling in a load for a specific rifle.
• 500 Round Slab: High-volume packaging suits extended shooting sessions, farm pest control programmes, and shooters who prefer to buy in bulk and maintain a consistent supply of a proven load.

The Hornady Varmint Express V-MAX in .223 REM is a proven, purpose-built round for Australian hunters and sport shooters who refuse to compromise on accuracy or terminal performance. The 500 round slab format means you'll spend more time behind the trigger and less time restocking.