About
The .17 Hornady Mach 2 Ammo, also known as .17 HM2 Ammo, is a rimfire cartridge that was introduced into the markets in 2004 following the successful launch of .17 HMR Ammo. The .17 Hornady Mach 2 Ammo has been designed using the .22 Long Rifle Stinger Ammo. The .17 Hornady Mach 2 Ammo was created when the Stinger Ammo was necked down to .17 Caliber Ammo and using a casing that weighed less than half of the typical .22 Long Rifle Ammo. The very high velocity of the .17 Hornady Mach 2 Ammo is mainly due to the lightweight of the bullet. The .17 Hornady Mach 2 Ammo weighs only 17-grain compared to the 30-40-grain bullet weight of the .22 Long Rifle Ammo. This 17-grain bullet can travel at a velocity of 2,100 feet per second while creating an energy level of 166 ft.lbf.
Manufacturer
The .17 Hornady Mach 2 Ammo was designed and developed by Hornady in 2004 in the United States.
Uses
The .17 Hornady Mach 2 Ammo offered the hunters a decent effective range, wind deflection, and power, making it suitable to hunt groundhogs, halt foxes, and gray squirrels.