17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR) Ammo
GunCritic Score
83%
Critic Rating
3 Reviews
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User Rating
0 Reviews
MSRP:$9.69
Used Price:
$8.72
Sale Price:
$9.69
Ammo Stats
Average Fps
2650 fps
Average Energy
246 ft-lbf
Recoil
18 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.13
Sectional Density
0.08 lb/in²
Average Gr
18 gr
Range
200 yd
Muzzle Velocity
2550 fps
Muzzle Energy
326 J
Bullet Drop
0.02 in
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See DealThe 17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire is a big success because of its slim appearance and its upgraded external ballistics. It was designed in 2002 by Littleman Mitchell of Hornady to produce rimfire cartridges that have unique flat trajectories. Several companies and bodies such as CCI, Federal, Hornady, Remington, and Winchester essentially manufacture the 17 HMR ammo. Its parent case is .22 WMR and the bullet diameter is 4.5mm, a neck of 4.8mm, a shoulder of 6.0mm, and a base diameter of 6.0mm.
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The rim’s diameter is 7.3mm, and it is 1.3 inches thick. In total, the cartridge is 34.3mm long, including the 26.9 case length. 17 grained (1.1 grams) bullets cover 2,650 feet per second, and a 20 grained (1.3 grams) shell covers the distance of 2,350 feet per second; an excellent distance coverage indeed.
In appearance, the 17 HMR ammo does not have an oversized, thick look like the straight-backed cartridges; cartridges of this make are slimmer with more propellent force than most ammo.
The 17 HMR ammo promotes the accuracy, and it is suitable for hunting smaller-sized games like rabbits but is not restricted to small games alone; this ammo is perfect for medium and larger-sized games like deer and foxes.
Apart from game hunting, 17 HMR ammo in shooting sports, and because it is rimfire ammunition, it has low pressures (180.00MPa). Many hunters have begun using the 17 HMR ammo, mainly when they hunt minor games; the ammo's popularity has grown steadily because of its high ballistic performance..17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR) For Sale
.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR) Ballistics Performance
| Distance (yard) | Elevation (in) | Energy (fps) | Velocity (ft/lb) |
| 0 | 0.00 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 30 | -0.85 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 60 | -3.42 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 90 | -7.69 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 130 | -13.67 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 160 | -21.35 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 190 | -30.75 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 230 | -41.85 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 260 | -54.66 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 290 | -69.18 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| Distance (yards) | 0 | 30 | 60 | 90 | 130 | 160 | 190 | 230 | 260 | 290 |
| Elevation (in) | 0.00 | -0.85 | -3.42 | -7.69 | -13.67 | -21.35 | -30.75 | -41.85 | -54.66 | -69.18 |
| Energy (fps) | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 |
| Velocity (ft/lb) | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 |
.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (Hmr) History
Hornady, in partnership with Marlin and Sturm, Ruger & Co, introduced the 17 HMR in 2002 after several wildcatters were attempting to recreate a cartridge with similar ballistics of the discontinued 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum.
.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (Hmr) Usage
High velocities and flat trajectories make the 17 HMR a good choice for target practice but the terminal ballistics restrict applied usage to small game and varmints.
.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (Hmr) Design
The 17 HMR is a rimmed bottleneck rimfire cartridge with an overall length of 1.349” and fires a .172” diameter bullet. Maximum pressure is 26,000 PSI.
.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (Hmr) Trivia
The 17 HMR is a common cartridge for hunting thin skinned predators like foxes and bobcats for its reduced pelt damage even with reduced effective range when compared to centerfire options.
.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (Hmr) Types
17 HMR ammunition can be found in polymer tipped, soft point, hollow point, and full metal jacket options to fit your needs, with firearms being available in revolvers, bolt action and lever action rifles and carbines.
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Ammo Stats
Average Fps
2650 fps
Average Energy
246 ft-lbf
Recoil
18 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.13
Sectional Density
0.08 lb/in²
Average Gr
18 gr
Range
200 yd
Muzzle Velocity
2550 fps
Muzzle Energy
326 J
Bullet Drop
0.02 in
Wind Drift
0.02 in
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.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR) Specifications
Category
Caliber
.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR)
Gun Types
Bolt-action, Lever-action, Revolvers
Case Types
Rimfire, Bottleneck
Height
1.06
Average Grain
18
Case Material
Brass
Rim Type
Rimmed
Bullet Types
Jacketed Hollow Point,Full Metal Jacket,Soft Point
Primer Type
Small Rifle
Bullet Diameter
0.333 in
Land Diameter
0.327 in
Neck Diameter
0.365 in
Base Diameter
0.444 in
Rim Diameter
0.486 in
Rim Thickness
0.048 in
Case Length
27 in
Oal Cartridge Length
34 in
Bullet Weight
17 gr
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