The Hornady� V-MAX� bullet is designed to deliver highly explosive terminal performance through an internal hollow cavity located between the polymer tip�s shaft and the bullet core. On impact, the rigid tip shaft rapidly builds energy before driving into the core, causing rapid expansion and violent fragmentation, even at relatively low impact velocities. Its sharp polymer tip and highly aerodynamic shape contribute to a high ballistic coefficient, reducing drag and producing flatter trajectories, while also increasing bearing surface for improved in-flight stability. The swaged lead core is precisely formed around the tip and internal cavity, ensuring uniform construction and consistent performance while enabling dramatic fragmentation when energy is released on impact. In addition, carefully engineered boattail and flatbase designs enhance aerodynamic efficiency and provide excellent stability in flight, supporting accuracy at extended ranges.