17 HMR Ammo: The Forgotten Caliber History of 17 HMR Ammo Explained
Learn the history of 17 HMR ammo and visit us at https://ammo.com/rimfire/17-hmr-ammo to get the best discount 17 HMR ammunition online and subscribe here: https://ammo.com/newsletter to get weekly specials plus 2nd Amendment news to keep you armed, both physically and philosophically - all 100% free in your inbox.
Introduced by Hornady in 2002, the .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire was designed for shooters who desire a fast, lightweight rimfire cartridge. It's especially popular among varmint hunters, who prefer the .17 HMR for its high velocity and flat trajectory.
The .17 HMR has impressive ballistics. Bullets weigh between 15.5 grains and 20 grains – ammo this small, propelled by the comparatively large powder loads in the .22 Magnum case, travel at high velocities.
Accuracy of .17 HMR ammunition is almost as good as the velocity. For even the casual shooter, the cartridge easily shoots one-inch groups off the bench at 100 yards. The maximum lethal range for shooting varmints is somewhere from 150 to 300 yards, contingent upon the ability of the shooter and current weather conditions. And since .17 HMR bullets are so lightweight, the trajectory is affected more by the wind compared to heavier bullets. This adds to the challenge and fun for some.
Several companies produce .17 HMR ammo today – including CCI, Federal, and PMC. Winchester and Remington sell the cartridge with polymer-tipped bullets, hollow point bullets, and soft point bullets. Manufacturers also offer rifles chambered for .17 HMR – including Savage, Marlin and Ruger. These rifles are primarily bolt action, but a few semi-automatic rifles (and even some revolvers) are made for this cartridge.
The .17 HMR is fun to shoot and also a deadly accurate rimfire cartridge. It's great for a novice learning to shoot or an experienced shooter who wants the challenge of extremely light bullets at extremely long ranges.
Check out today's best ammo deals by visiting us at Ammo.com. Follow us on social media. And most importantly, be sure to subscribe to our channel right here on Rumble for more high-quality videos to help you stay armed, both physically and philosophically.
Relevant Links:
17 HMR Ammo: https://ammo.com/rimfire/17-hmr-ammo
22 Magnum Ammo: https://ammo.com/rimfire/22-wmr-ammo
Hollow Point Ammo Explained: https://ammo.com/bullet-type/hollow-point-hp
Soft Point Ammo Explained: https://ammo.com/bullet-type/soft-point-sp
#17HMRammo #17HMR #17HMRammunition
-
2:41
Gun Tester TV
1 year agoThe Forgotten Caliber History of the 12 Gauge Shotgun
533 -
8:32
Koba49
1 year agoHI-STANDARD model H-D Military pistol overview.
16 -
1:44
American Handgunner Magazine: Guns, Gear and Shooting
1 year ago $0.01 earnedNew 10mm HoneyBadger Ammo from Black Hills
104 -
6:42
Welcome to Thin Red Line Tactical!
8 months agoREMINGTON UMC 9MM AMMO 115 GRAIN FMJ 1000ROUNDS - L9MM3
113 -
3:08
10/22 High Cap Mag System HC3R
1 year agoHC3R mag dump 1022 at the range
19 -
12:22
TheRealGunsmith
1 year agoHistory of 7MM Rem Mag
40 -
37:28
HiLuxOptics
1 year ago $0.03 earnedThe Bullet:In - The Long History of the 1903 Rifle
1101 -
11:13
Easy Prepping
1 year agoAmmunition 102: Bullets explained. How to get the best Ammo for your needs.
46 -
6:40
Welcome to Thin Red Line Tactical!
8 months ago $0.63 earnedREMINGTON UMC 9MM AMMO 115 GRAIN FMJ 1000ROUNDS
288 -
3:02
FirearmsGuide
4 months agoHornady 7mm PRC - New Ammo and Caliber invented by Hornady
124