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The .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR) is a recent development in rimfire cartridges. An excellent choice for long-range varmint hunting and casual plinking, the advantage of the .17 HMR is that it maintains a very flat trajectory – resulting in a highly accurate cartridge. Save money by purchasing bulk .17 HMR ammo before your next trip to the range. Learn More
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  1. Remington 17 HMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 17 Grain Accutip Ammunition

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    $15.79
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    Bullet type Accutip
    Primer Type Rimfire
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2550 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 245 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 31.6¢ per round
    • Made by Remington

  2. Federal Varmint & Predator 17 HMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 17 Grain V-MAX Ammunition

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    $16.99

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    Bullet type V-MAX
    Primer Type Rimfire
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2530 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 242 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 34¢ per round
    • Made by Federal

  3. CCI 17 HMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 20 Grain JSP Ammunition

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    Bullet type Jacketed Soft-Point (JSP)
    Primer Type Rimfire
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2375 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 250 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 36¢ per round
    • Made by CCI

  4. Hornady 17 HMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 17 Grain V-MAX Ammunition

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    $17.99

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    Bullet type V-MAX
    Primer Type Rimfire
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2550 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 245 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 36¢ per round
    • Made by Hornady

  5. CCI 17 HMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 17 Grain V-MAX Ammunition

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    Bullet type V-MAX
    Primer Type Rimfire
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2550 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 245 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 36¢ per round
    • Made by CCI

  6. Hornady 17 HMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 20 Grain JHP Ammunition

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    $17.99

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    Bullet type XTP
    Primer Type Rimfire
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2375 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 250 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 36¢ per round
    • Made by Hornady

  7. Remington Magnum Rimfire 17 HMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 20 Grain JSP Ammunition

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    Bullet type Jacketed Soft-Point (JSP)
    Primer Type Rimfire
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2375 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 250 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 38¢ per round
    • Made by Remington

  8. CCI 17 HMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 16 Grain HP Ammunition

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    Bullet type Hollow-Point (HP)
    Primer Type Rimfire
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2500 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 222 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 39¢ per round
    • Made by CCI

  9. CCI 17 HMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 17 Grain VNT Ammunition

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    Bullet type Polymer Tipped
    Primer Type Rimfire
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2650 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 265 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 39¢ per round
    • Made by CCI

  10. Winchester 17 HMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 17 Grain V-MAX Ammunition

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    Bullet type V-MAX
    Primer Type Rimfire
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2550 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 245 ft lbs

  11. CCI 17 HMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 20 Grain FMJ Ammunition

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    Bullet type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
    Primer Type Rimfire
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2375 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 250 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 40¢ per round
    • Made by CCI

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
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
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

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Federal Varmint & Predator 17 HMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 17 Grain V-MAX Ammunition
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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.

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  • Cowboy45 said:

    At 50 yards, can punch a single hole, in a five shot group.

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Hornady 17 HMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 20 Grain JHP Ammunition
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  • Mayo said:

    All ammo performed extremely well. Haven’t had any blow back or misses

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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.

  • 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 !!!

  • 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

  • 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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