Description
The CCI VNT 17 HMR 17gr Polymer Tip load is built to stretch the .17 HMR as far as it will go. CCI pairs a 17 grain Speer VNT bullet, with its very thin jacket and precision polymer tip, with a charge that delivers a rated 2650 feet per second and 265 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The result is a flat-shooting, accurate round that fragments violently on impact, ideal for prairie dogs, ground squirrels and other varmints at the edge of rimfire range.
Why Choose the CCI VNT 17 HMR 17gr Polymer Tip
- 17 grain Speer VNT polymer-tipped bullet
- Rated 2650 fps and 265 ft-lbs
- Very thin jacket for rapid fragmentation
- Flat trajectory for long-range hits
- 50 rounds per box, CCI 959CC
Built for Long-Range Varmint Control
- About 100 fps faster than typical 17 grain loads
- Precision polymer tip for accuracy and wind resistance
- Devastating terminal effect on small varmints
- Consistent CCI priming and brass
Higher velocity can shift point of impact compared with standard 17 grain .17 HMR ammunition, so zero your scope with this load and confirm your holdover at 150 and 200 yards. Light bullets can drift in a crosswind, so watch the wind and use a bipod or shooting sticks for steady holds.
Rimfire bullets can travel well over a mile, so always confirm a safe backstop. Clean your bore periodically, since fast jacketed bullets can build copper fouling. CCI has built rimfire ammunition in Lewiston, Idaho for decades and pairs its priming with Speer bullets for consistent performance.
Most bolt-action and semi-auto .17 HMR rifles group well with this load, but test it in your own firearm before a big day in the field. Store the box in a cool, dry place to protect the polymer tips.
A typical prairie dog outing can go through several boxes, so many hunters stock up on the same lot before the season to keep their zero consistent. The listed ballistic coefficient of 0.125 helps this light bullet hold its speed better than a plain hollow point, which pays off when shots stretch beyond 100 yards.
Crows, starlings and ground squirrels in pastures are also good targets for this load, where its flat trajectory and modest report make it easy to take shot after shot without disturbing nearby livestock.
Specifications
- Brand: CCI
- Product Line: Varmint (VNT)
- Cartridge: .17 HMR
- Bullet: Speer VNT polymer tip
- Bullet Weight: 17 grains
- Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.125
- Velocity: 2650 fps
- Energy: 265 ft-lbs
- Priming: Rimfire
- Quantity: 50 rounds
- CCI Item: CCI 959CC
- UPC: 604544621198
Why Varmint Hunters Choose 17 HMR VNT
The 17 hmr vnt load gives you extra speed over standard 17 grain rounds, which flattens the trajectory even further. Many hunters find they can reach out past 150 yards with less holdover, making hits easier on small targets at long range.
The thin-jacket VNT bullet is designed to fragment almost instantly on impact. As vnt 17 hmr ammo, it transfers energy fast and reduces the chance of wounded varmints escaping into burrows, which is exactly what prairie dog and ground squirrel hunters want.
For anyone looking for fast 17 hmr ammo that also groups well, this load is a strong choice. Because it fragments so violently, it is not suited to small game you plan to eat.
Prairie dog hunters, farmers, ranchers and long-range rimfire shooters 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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