The Hornady Superformance Varmint Rifle Ammo 204 Ruger 40 gr V-Max delivers the speed and terminal performance hunters and long-range shooters ask for, combining the Hornady Varmint Express series reputation for flat trajectories with the V-Max bullets explosive on-target effect. With a listed muzzle velocity around 3,900 fps and muzzle energy near 1,351 ftlbs, this load shortens wind drift and time of flight, making it ideal for prairie dog towns, coyote work, or precision varmint control at extended ranges. The 40-grain V-Max bullet is designed to expand rapidly on impact to create a deep wound cavity that immobilizes small game while the cannelured design helps ensure reliable seating and consistent pressures in bolt-action and semi-autos chambered for 204 Ruger. Brass casings and corrosion-resistant finishes maintain dependable feeding and extraction in field conditions and across temperature extremes, so you can count on consistent velocities during long shoots or variable-season hunts. If you want ammunition that marries high muzzle energy, exceptional downrange performance, and field-proven terminal effects for dedicated varminters and range shooters, the Superformance Varmint 204 Ruger V-Max is built to deliver repeatable accuracy and quick, humane results.