Description
The CCI 17 HMR 17gr V-Max load is the classic .17 HMR varmint round. CCI pairs a 17 grain Hornady V-Max polymer-tipped bullet with reliable CCI priming and drives it at a rated 2550 feet per second. The result is an extremely flat trajectory, tight groups and explosive expansion on impact, extending the practical range of a rimfire rifle on prairie dogs, ground squirrels, crows and other small varmints.
Why Choose the CCI 17 HMR 17gr V-Max
- 17 grain polymer-tipped V-Max bullet
- Rated 2550 fps muzzle velocity
- Flat trajectory for longer rimfire shots
- Explosive expansion on impact
- 50 rounds per box, CCI 0049
Built for Varmint Control
- Polymer tip improves accuracy and starts expansion
- Minimal wind drift compared with heavier rimfire loads
- Reliable CCI priming for consistent ignition
- Fits any rifle or handgun chambered for .17 HMR
Light .17 caliber bullets can drift in strong wind, so watch grass, dust and mirage before each shot and practice at several distances to learn how your rifle holds. A good bipod or shooting sticks make a big difference on longer shots.
Rimfire bullets can travel well over a mile, so always confirm a safe backstop before taking any shot. Clean your bore periodically, since fast jacketed bullets can build copper fouling. CCI has built rimfire ammunition in Lewiston, Idaho for decades and is known for consistent quality from box to box.
Store the box in a cool, dry place to protect the ammunition and keep the polymer tips in good condition.
A typical prairie dog trip can go through several boxes of ammunition, so many hunters buy this load in quantity and zero their rifles with it before the season. Once your scope is dialed in, practice at 50, 100 and 150 yards to learn exactly where the bullet lands. The .17 HMR is also a favorite for crows and ground squirrels in pastures, where its flat trajectory and modest report make it easy to take shot after shot.
Most bolt-action and semi-auto .17 HMR rifles group well with this load, but every rifle has its own preferences. Test a few boxes in your own firearm to confirm accuracy before a big day in the field.
Specifications
- Brand: CCI
- Product Line: Varmint
- Cartridge: .17 HMR
- Bullet: V-Max polymer tip
- Bullet Weight: 17 grains
- Velocity: 2550 fps
- Priming: Rimfire
- Case: Brass, non-reloadable
- Quantity: 50 rounds
- CCI Item: CCI 0049
- UPC: 076683000491
Why Varmint Hunters Choose 17 HMR V-Max
The .17 HMR earned its reputation on the strength of loads like this one. The 17 hmr v-max shoots flat enough that many hunters zero at 100 yards and can hold dead-on for most shots out to about 150 yards. That kind of reach is hard to match with any other rimfire.
As 17 hmr varmint ammo, the polymer tip does two jobs: it streamlines the bullet for better accuracy and wind resistance, and it drives into the bullet on impact to start rapid expansion. On small varmints, that means fast, decisive hits and less chance of an animal escaping into a burrow.
Because this 17 hmr polymer tip bullet expands so violently, it is not the best choice for small game you plan to eat. For squirrels and rabbits headed for the table, a soft point or FMJ load is a better fit.
Prairie dog hunters, farmers, ranchers and anyone dealing with small burrowing pests will get flat-shooting, dependable performance from this 50-round box. Always confirm your firearm is chambered for .17 HMR, know what is beyond your target, and follow all federal, state and local hunting laws.
Browse more rimfire ammunition at Mag 5 Firearms, or visit CCI Ammunition for full ballistic data.
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