Hornady Superformance Varmint 204 Ruger 32 Grain V-MAX Ammo - 20 Rounds

The Hornady Superformance Varmint 204 Ruger 32 grain V-MAX ammo brings serious velocity and lethality to small-game and varmint hunting. This 20-round box of centerfire rifle ammunition pairs Hornady's proprietary Superformance propellant with the proven V-MAX polymer-tipped bullet—a combination engineered to deliver flatter trajectories, reduced wind drift, and reliable explosive performance on target. Whether you're working prairie dogs, coyotes, or other varmints under 50 pounds, this round gives you the speed and accuracy to make clean kills at extended range.

The standout feature here is velocity. Hornady's Superformance powder technology is formulated to generate 100–200 fps more muzzle velocity than conventional ammunition in the same cartridge—without requiring a magnum chamber or compromising safety. That speed translates into flatter bullet flight, less time for wind to push your shot, and a wider effective range. The V-MAX bullet's polymer tip initiates rapid fragmentation on impact, ensuring energy transfer and quick, clean terminal results on small game.

This is ammunition built for precision varmint work. The round is safe to fire in any action type, including semi-automatic rifles, so you're not limited by platform or magazine feed style. Hornady loads every round with consistent quality control, which means shot-to-shot consistency for groups you can actually count on at distance. If you hunt varmints and want an edge in velocity, trajectory, and lethality without stepping up to a magnum, Superformance Varmint is a no-compromise choice.

Key Features

• Superformance propellant delivers 100–200 fps velocity boost over standard ammunition
• Hornady V-MAX polymer-tipped bullet for match-grade accuracy and rapid fragmentation
• Flatter trajectory and reduced wind drift for extended-range varmint hunting
• Safe for all action types, including semi-automatic rifles
• Optimized for varmints under 50 pounds

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hornady Superformance Varmint safe in semi-automatic rifles?

Yes. Hornady designed this ammunition to be safe across all action types, including modern semi-auto platforms. The Superformance propellant and loading are optimized to deliver velocity gains without creating pressure issues in any firearm chambered in 204 Ruger.

What's the advantage of the V-MAX bullet over standard varmint bullets?

The V-MAX is a polymer-tipped, thin-jacketed design engineered for rapid fragmentation and explosive terminal performance. This results in quick, clean kills on small game and varmints, which is critical when hunting at extended range or in windy conditions.

How much faster is Superformance Varmint than standard 204 Ruger ammo?

Hornady's Superformance propellant provides 100–200 feet per second more velocity than conventional ammunition in the same cartridge. That velocity advantage reduces bullet drop, wind drift, and flight time, extending your effective hunting range.

What size game is this ammunition suitable for?

This round is designed for varmints and small game under 50 pounds—including prairie dogs, coyotes, foxes, groundhogs, and other similar-sized predators and pest species.