Hornady 17 HMR Ammo For Sale

Hornady is where the 17 HMR started. The company developed the cartridge in 2002 alongside the rimfire ammunition makers, necking down a .22 Magnum case to drive a 17-caliber bullet past 2,500 feet per second - a velocity no factory rimfire had reached before. That heritage still shows in Hornady's 17 HMR lineup, which centers on the polymer-tipped V-MAX bullet that made the cartridge famous for flat-shooting, explosive varmint performance.

For shooters running a 17 HMR rifle, Hornady's loads are the benchmark the rest of the field is measured against. The 17-grain V-MAX is the default varmint and small-predator load, while the heavier 20-grain XTP gives a bit more penetration for shooters who want a slightly tougher bullet on larger pests out to 150 yards.

Why shooters choose Hornady 17 HMR

• Cartridge originator: Hornady co-developed the .17 HMR and still sets the performance standard.
• V-MAX accuracy: the polymer-tipped 17-grain load is a proven flat-shooting varmint round.
• Explosive terminal effect: rapid expansion makes it ideal for prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and small predators.
• Bullet options: 17gr V-MAX for speed, 20gr XTP for a touch more penetration.

Related 17 HMR selections and rimfire calibers

• 17 HMR Ammo (all brands)
• Bulk 17 HMR Ammo
• 22 WMR (22 Mag) Ammo - the parent case the 17 HMR was built from
• 17 Mach 2 Ammo
• 17 WSM Ammo
• 22 LR Ammo
• Hornady 22 Mag Ammo - Hornady's other rimfire varmint line

17 HMR guides and comparisons

• Best 17 HMR Ammo
• 17 HMR vs 22 Mag
• 17 HMR vs 22 LR

For load-by-load muzzle velocity, energy, and trajectory data - including Hornady's V-MAX numbers next to CCI, Federal, and Winchester - see our 17 HMR ballistics database and our Hornady brand review.