17 HMR Ammo For Sale
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Hornady 17 HMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 15.5 Grain Polymer Tipped Ammunition
$19.99111 In stock now
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Overview of 17 HMR Ammo
The .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (17 HMR) was developed as a joint venture between Hornady, Marlin, and Ruger, released in 2002. It is an incredibly lightweight rimfire cartridge with a flat trajectory and high velocity, making it a favorite of varmint hunters and long-range rimfire shooters.
The 17 HMR was nothing short of an overnight success as the round accomplished what wildcatters had been doing for many years, replicating the ballistics of the obsolete 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum (the fastest rimfire cartridge in history). Shooters adored the round so much that ammo sales for the new cartridge quickly outstripped production capacity. Thankfully, within two years of its release, Remington, CCI, and Federal all began offering their own lines of 17 HMR ammo to help keep up with demand. Today, 17 HMR ammo is also available from Winchester as well.
Best 17 HMR Ammo for Specific Use Cases
| Use Case | Details |
|---|---|
| Best 17 HMR Ammo | Best Overall: Hornady 17 grain V-MAX. Runner-Up: CCI 20 grain FMJ. |
17 HMR Ammo Best Use Cases
- Low-Recoil Rifle & Pistol Shooting
- Learning Proper Shooting Mechanics
- Target Shooting/Plinking
- Long-Range Rimfire Shooting (Within 300 Yards)
- Small Game Hunting (Squirrels & Rabbits)
- Varmint Hunting (Groundhogs, Prairie Dogs)
Effective Range
For small game and varmint hunting, the effective range of the 17 HMR is about 200 yards. For target shooting, the 17 HMR is capable of 300-yard shots, but the lightweight bullet is easily blown off target.
How Does The 17 HMR Compare To Other Rimfire Calibers?
| Caliber | Recoil | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Long Rifle | Same | 17 HMR has a flatter trajectory and is more accurate | 17 HMR has more expensive ammo |
| 22 Magnum | Same | 17 HMR has a flatter trajectory and is more accurate | 17 HMR has less stopping power |
