17 HMR Ammo For Sale
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Winchester 17 HMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 17 Grain V-MAX Ammunition
$19.9974 In stock now
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Hornady 17 HMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 17 Grain V-MAX Ammunition
$17.99362 In stock now
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CCI 17 HMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 17 Grain V-MAX Ammunition
$17.99271 In stock now
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Federal Varmint & Predator 17 HMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 17 Grain V-MAX Ammunition
$16.9928 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 among Hornady, Marlin, and Ruger and was released in 2002. It is a lightweight rimfire cartridge with a high velocity and flat trajectory, making it a favorite of varmint hunters and long-range shooters alike.
The 17 HMR was nothing short of an overnight success. The round accomplished what wildcatters had been doing for many years, and replicated the ballistics of the obsolete 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum (the fastest rimfire cartridge in history). Shooters adored the round so much that sales quickly outstripped production capacity. 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 |
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| Best 17 HMR Ammo | Best Overall: Hornady Varmint Express 17 grain V-MAX. Runner-Up: CCI 20 grain FMJ. |
Which 17 HMR Bullet Type Is Right for You?
As with most other cartridges, the 17 HMR is commonly loaded with several types of bullets. The most common are FMJ, HP, and polymer-tipped. Each bullet has its own relative pros and cons. Let's break each one down.
FMJ
17 HMR full metal jacket (FMJ) bullets are best for plinking and target shooting because they're less expensive but still accurate. Since the bullet doesn't expand, it's less than ideal for hunting applications.
HP
17 HMR hollow point (HP) bullets are less expensive than polymer-tipped alternatives. HPs are designed to expand following impact, inflicting a wider wound channel as a result.
Polymer-Tipped
17 HMR polymer-tipped bullets such as AccuTip, V-MAX, and Tipped Varmint, are hollow point bullets with polymer tips that improve accuracy and expansion over those of HP bullets. They're more expensive, but the best choice for varmint hunting with the 17 HMR.
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)
17 HMR Effective Range
For small game and varmint hunting, the effective range of the 17 HMR is about 200 yards. The 17 HMR is capable of 300-yard shots during target shooting, although its lightweight bullet is easily blown off target. Check out our in-depth article for a deeper dive into 17 HMR ballistics!
How Does The 17 HMR Compare To Other Rimfire Calibers?
| Caliber | Recoil | Pros | Cons |
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| 22 LR | Similar | 17 HMR has a flatter trajectory and is more accurate | 17 HMR ammo is more expensive |
| 22 WMR | Similar | 17 HMR has a flatter trajectory and is more accurate | 17 HMR has less stopping power |
Customer Reviews
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Hart said:
I shoot this and numerous other brands of 17 HMR bullets out of a scoped, old age and bad eyes, CZ 452 bolt action rifle and over the past 17 years I have not had any problems with this or any other brand of 17s. The quality of brass and bullets are par for Winchester, I’m satisfied with it and wouldn’t hesitate to buy more should I need it, Have a sufficient supply for now.
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Buddy B said:
Poor quality , very poor , several misfires per 12 rounds , Winchester ammunition has hit the ditch ! Have always enjoyed using Winchester shells , but won't waste my money anymore , bye bye Felicia !!!
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city4366 said:
I bought 350 round and in my new 17 Savage I got 2 out of every 10 to fire sorry batch of ammo I ever bought
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marcblueturtle said:
Bought several boxes. Just now got around to firing some in my Henry Golden Boy 17 HMR. Shot 100 rounds. 15 failed to fire. Good strike marks on rim. Just failed. Bad!! I have never had any other 17 cal brand do this. In fact, since I have had my Henry, I have had no failures until now. I read some other reviews around the internet and some had more failures per 100 than I did. Very disappointed in Winchester. Once I get these boxes used up at firing range, I will buy no more and I sure would not use these loads if I were out coyote hunting. -
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Cowboy45 said:
At 50 yards, can punch a single hole, in a five shot group.
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Drop tine said:
I've shot and killed at 150 yards.this cartridge is by far the best varmint round I have used.