17 Hornet Ammo For Sale

Made by P.O. Ackley in the early 1950s, the .17 Hornet is a .17 caliber centerfire rifle cartridge initially known as the “wildcat cartridge” (born from being a non-factory round). More than 60 years later, the .17 Hornady Hornet is one of the most well-known cartridges of this caliber, but it is not built to the exact specifications of the original Wildcat. A shorter body with less taper, a shorter case length, and a longer shoulder of 25 degrees are a few of the dimensional specifications that do not match those of Ackley’s original design.

Before the existence of the 17 Hornet, no .17 caliber rounds were found on the market. They could be found for BB guns, but that was it. For the most part, no one wanted a round that small. Ackley was known for constantly tinkering with any cartridge he could handle. This was one of the first Hornet wildcats, and it took many years before mainstream ammunition manufacturers adopted it.

17 Hornet Ballistics: Chart of Average 17 Hornet Ballistics

Note: This information comes from the manufacturer and is for informational purposes only. The actual ballistics obtained with your firearm can vary considerably from the advertised ballistics. Also, ballistics can vary from lot to lot with the same brand and type load.

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Sam Jacobs