Hornady Varmint Express 6.5mm Creedmoor 95gr V-Max Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • V-Max • MPN: 81481
Hornady Varmint Express 6.5mm Creedmoor 95gr V-Max Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • V-Max • MPN: 81481
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 3300 fps | 2297 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 3228 fps | 2199 ft-lb | -0.8" |
| 50 yds | 3159 fps | 2105 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 75 yds | 3090 fps | 2015 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 3023 fps | 1928 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 125 yds | 2956 fps | 1844 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 150 yds | 2891 fps | 1764 ft-lb | -0.6" |
| 175 yds | 2827 fps | 1686 ft-lb | -1.4" |
| 200 yds | 2763 fps | 1611 ft-lb | -2.3" |
| 225 yds | 2701 fps | 1539 ft-lb | -3.6" |
| 250 yds | 2639 fps | 1470 ft-lb | -5.1" |
| 275 yds | 2579 fps | 1403 ft-lb | -7.0" |
| 300 yds | 2519 fps | 1338 ft-lb | -9.2" |
| 325 yds | 2459 fps | 1276 ft-lb | -11.8" |
| 350 yds | 2401 fps | 1216 ft-lb | -14.7" |
| 375 yds | 2343 fps | 1159 ft-lb | -17.9" |
| 400 yds | 2287 fps | 1103 ft-lb | -21.6" |
| 425 yds | 2230 fps | 1050 ft-lb | -25.7" |
| 450 yds | 2175 fps | 998 ft-lb | -30.2" |
| 475 yds | 2121 fps | 949 ft-lb | -35.2" |
| 500 yds | 2067 fps | 901 ft-lb | -40.6" |
Product Overview
Hornady's Varmint Express 95gr V-Max is the fastest factory load in 6.5 Creedmoor. At 3300 fps and 2297 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, it turns a long-range precision rifle into a flat-shooting varmint gun. The V-Max bullet is designed for explosive fragmentation on impact, making it lethal on prairie dogs, groundhogs, and coyotes. The polymer tip initiates rapid expansion, and the thin jacket comes apart immediately on contact with soft tissue.
The 3300 fps velocity produces an extremely flat trajectory. Out to 300 yards, holdover is minimal, and the bullet arrives fast enough that wind deflection at moderate distances is less of a factor than with heavier, slower loads. For dedicated varmint shooters who already own a 6.5 Creedmoor, this load lets them use their existing rifle and optic setup without buying a separate .223 or .22-250. The 0.365 G1 BC is low compared to match loads, but at typical varmint distances under 400 yards, it is adequate.
The 95gr bullet generates the least recoil of any 6.5 Creedmoor factory option, which helps when shooting from a bench for hours during a prairie dog session. Spotting your own hits through the scope becomes easier. The V-Max is absolutely not a big-game bullet. It will fragment completely on deer-sized animals, and the lack of controlled expansion makes it unreliable for anything larger than a coyote. Keep this one in the varmint box and reach for a bonded or SST bullet when deer season arrives.
- 3300 fps is the fastest 6.5 Creedmoor factory load, producing the flattest trajectory available in this caliber
- V-Max bullet fragments explosively on impact, ideal for instant kills on varmint-sized targets
- Lowest recoil of any 6.5 Creedmoor load at 95gr, allowing easy hit spotting through the scope
- 2297 ft-lbs of muzzle energy is high for a varmint bullet, effective on coyotes at moderate range
- 0.365 G1 BC is the lowest in the 6.5 Creedmoor lineup, causing significant wind drift past 400 yards
- Complete fragmentation on impact makes it unsuitable for any game larger than coyotes
- The light bullet loses velocity rapidly, going transonic well before heavier match or hunting loads
All Hornady Varmint Express 6.5mm Creedmoor 95gr V-Max Ammo Prices
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