17 HM2 Ammo For Sale
History of 17 HM2 Ammo
In 2004, the Hornady Manufacturing Company introduced the .17 Hornady Mach 2 (.17 HM2) using an extended and necked-down .22 LR case. This cartridge should not be mistaken for the Hornady .17 HMR, which is based on the case of a .22 Magnum. Just as the HMR caught on with a number of weapons manufacturers, so has the HM2 – which can be found fired out of revolvers and virtually every kind of rifle.
We can’t talk about the HM2 without talking about the HMR, as its success is what led to the investment of the .17 HM2. The HMR was a response by Hornady to wildcatters looking for a solid replacement for the 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum, the fastest rimfire round on the market. Popular among a specific niche, it was only available from 1970 to 1974. This experience proved to Hornady that there was a market for performance-built rounds custom-designed for niche shooting markets.
17 HM2 Ballistics: Chart of Average 17 HM2 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.
| 17 HM2 Bullet WEIGHT | Muzzle VELOCITY (fps) 22-1/2" Bbl. | Muzzle ENERGY (ft. lbs.) 22-1/2" Bbl. | Mid-Range TRAJECTORY (in.) | Muzzle Velocity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 100 yds. | Muzzle | 100 yds. | 100 yds. | 6" Bbl. | |
| 15.5 Grain | 2050 | 1450 | 149 | 75 | n/a | n/a |
| 17 Grain | 2100 | 1530 | 166 | 88 | 0.7 | n/a |
Customer Reviews
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Mike richter said:
Theres nouthing wrong with any hornady product ive ever used,except AVALABILITY 450 marlin ammo or componants are non _existant in pa,same thing with 368 dia rifle bullets,comeon hornady
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