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In this article, we delve into the world of the best .17 HMR ammo, exploring the best options available for various shooting needs, whether it’s for target practice or keeping your property free from unwelcome wildlife.<\/span><\/p>\n

The .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR) stands out as a remarkable innovation in the rimfire ammunition family. While it may be the runt of the litter, this capable little round has found its place among landowners across the nation as they deal with varmints who encroach on their property.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It excels in dealing with critters like prairie dogs and raccoons, making it a top choice for those seeking precision and power in a small package. Plus, it\u2019s so quiet that it probably won\u2019t even wake the neighbors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A Little Rimfire History\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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In 2002, Hornady created the .17 HMR rimfire cartridge by necking down a .22 Magnum casing.<\/p><\/div>\n

Hornady answered the call of shooters who were seeking a high-velocity, flat-shooting round that could be used in platforms that are already popular with the .22 WMR<\/a>. The .17 caliber projectile is extremely light, averaging only about 17-20 grains. However, they pack a real punch, cruising along at blistering paces of 2,300+ ft\/s to nearly 2,700 ft\/s. More significantly, these diminutive bullets carry a real thump for their size with muzzle energy ranging between 245 ft. lbs. and 250 ft. lbs.<\/p>\n

Contrary to its little cousin, the .22 Short, which is the elder statesman of all metallic case cartridges, the .17 HMR is a rookie. Released to the market in 2002, the .17 HMR taps into the potential of an incredibly fast varmint round which would have better reach than any of the common .22 rimfire calibers and far flatter in trajectory. It also is able to use a regular .22 rimfire sound suppressor, offering a quiet option for taking varmints for considerably lower costs than a suppressed centerfire rifle.<\/p>\n

The commonality of the .17 HMR with .22 WMR accessories and components is a tremendous virtue of the caliber. Common magazines are shared since they share a parent case, and the firearms are dimensionally identical between the two calibers.<\/p>\n

Best 17 HMR Ammo<\/h2>\n

One really cool thing about using a .17 caliber bullet is that they are not a heeled bullet, meaning the bullet diameter is less than that of the case. This is in stark contrast to the .22 rimfires which are all heeled bullets. Why does this possibly matter? Well, having a heeled bullet limits just exactly what type and shape of bullet you can use. The .17 HMR is able to use bullet shapes familiar to centerfire shooters which are optimized for excellent ballistic ecoefficiency.<\/p>\n

The bullets weigh in between 15.5 to 20-grains, depending on the type of bullet and intended application. Obviously, the lighter the bullet, the higher the velocity. Those little 15.5-grain bullets are some real screamers, boasting ballistic coefficients of around .115 and velocity of over 2,500 ft\/s.<\/p>\n

V-Max\/V-Shok (Polymer Tip)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Federal Premium brand 17 HMR with HornadyV-Max bullets. The polymer-tipped V-Max has earned its reputation as a popular choice with varmint hunters.<\/p><\/div>\n

Hornady V-Max<\/a> is a serious contender in the ballistic world, you’ll find the popular poly-tipped bullet included in offerings from several different brands. Federal Premium 17 HMR includes the Hornady V-Max bullet in their V-Shok 17gr ammo to ensure maximum damage when hunting predators and vermin.<\/p>\n

Designed to offer the devastating effect of a hollow point with the ballistic coefficient of an FMJ bullet, the V-Shok melds both worlds into an excellent projectile. While slightly heavier than its hyperactive younger brother(s) in the 15-16 grain weight class, the 17-grain V-Shok is absolutely no slouch running about 2,530 ft\/s at the muzzle with a respectable 242 ft. lbs. of energy.<\/p>\n

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Caliber<\/th>\nBullet Type<\/th>\nBullet Weight<\/th>\nVelocity (Muzzle)<\/th>\nEnergy (Muzzle)<\/th>\n100 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n200 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
.17 HMR<\/td>\nV-Max (Polymer)<\/td>\n17gr<\/td>\n2,530 FPS<\/td>\n242 FT LBS<\/td>\n1,884 FPS\/134 FT LBS<\/td>\n1,360 FPS\/70 FT LBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n
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