About this caliber
17 HMR
.17 HMR (.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire) is a small, very fast rimfire cartridge known for flat trajectory and precision on small game and varmints at extended rimfire ranges.
Commonly used for
.17 HMR fires a tiny, high-velocity bullet that gives a remarkably flat trajectory and fine accuracy for a rimfire, making it popular for varmint and pest control and small-game hunting beyond typical .22 LR ranges. Recoil is negligible. Ammunition costs more than .22 LR and comes mostly in light varmint-type bullets, and it is not suited to larger game. It suits shooters wanting a flat-shooting, precise rimfire for varmints and small game.
General information about this caliber — not a recommendation for this specific firearm.
Firearms chambered in 17 HMR · 22
Ammunition in 17 HMR · 22
| Load | Type | Purpose | Grain | Velocity | Energy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguila Varmint | JHP | Hunting | 20 gr | 1785 fps | 332 ft·lb |
| CCI TNT Green | JHP | Hunting | 16 gr | 2500 fps | 222 ft·lb |
| CCI A17 | SP | Hunting | 17 gr | 2650 fps | 265 ft·lb |
| CCI TNT | JHP | Hunting | 17 gr | 2550 fps | 245 ft·lb |
| CCI VMAX | SP | Hunting | 17 gr | 2550 fps | 245 ft·lb |
| CCI Gamepoint | FMJ | Hunting | 20 gr | 2375 fps | 250 ft·lb |
| CCI Gamepoint | SP | Hunting | 20 gr | 2375 fps | 250 ft·lb |
| Federal Premium | SP | Hunting | 17 gr | 2530 fps | 242 ft·lb |
| Federal Premium | JHP | Hunting | 17 gr | 2530 fps | 242 ft·lb |
| Hornady Varmint Express | LRN | Hunting | 15 gr | 2525 fps | 236 ft·lb |
| Hornady Varmint Express | SP | Hunting | 17 gr | 2550 fps | 245 ft·lb |
| Hornady Varmint Express | JHP | Hunting | 20 gr | 2375 fps | 251 ft·lb |
| Remington Ammunition Premier | SP | Hunting | 17 gr | 2550 fps | 245 ft·lb |
| Winchester Ammo Varmint LF | SP | Hunting | 15 gr | 2550 fps | 231 ft·lb |
| Winchester Ammo Varmint HV | SP | Hunting | 17 gr | 2550 fps | 245 ft·lb |
| Winchester Ammo Super X | JHP | Hunting | 20 gr | 2375 fps | 250 ft·lb |
| Browning Ammo BPR Performance Rimfire | SP | — | 17 gr | 2550 fps | 245 ft·lb |
| CCI VNT | SP | — | 17 gr | 2650 fps | 265 ft·lb |
| CCI VNT | SP | — | 17 gr | 2650 fps | 265 ft·lb |
| Federal Champion Training | JHP | — | 17 gr | 2530 fps | 242 ft·lb |
| Remington Ammunition Magnum Rimfire | JHP | — | 17 gr | 2550 fps | 245 ft·lb |
| Remington Ammunition Magnum | SP | — | 20 gr | 2375 fps | 250 ft·lb |
Ammunition data from the catalog source. Listing is informational, not a recommendation for any use.