Product Description
Hornady Varmint Express .17 HMR with the 17-grain V-MAX projectile is the definitive varmint and small predator load for rimfire rifles — a flat-shooting, explosively expanding round that transforms the .17 HMR from a curiosity into a legitimate tool for prairie dog towns, ground squirrel colonies, and long-range tree rat eradication at distances where .22 LR would require windage holds and trajectory compensation. At 2,550 fps, the .17 HMR V-MAX delivers 245 ft-lbs at the muzzle with a trajectory that stays within 1 inch of zero from 0 to 130 yards when sighted at 100 — practical point-and-shoot range for most varmint work. The polymer-tipped V-MAX bullet initiates expansion immediately on contact with soft tissue, delivering catastrophic terminal performance that eliminates the "running off wounded" problem that plagues slower varmint rounds. Match-grade propellant and brass-washed cases ensure exceptional lot-to-lot consistency that competitive silhouette and varmint bench shooters demand. The 50-round box is priced right for volume shooting days in the prairie.
Features
- 17-grain V-MAX at 2,550 fps — class-leading .17 HMR velocity
- Polymer tip initiates explosive expansion on contact with soft tissue
- Flat trajectory — stays within 1" of zero from 0-130 yards (100-yard zero)
- Match-grade consistency — lot-to-lot uniformity for competitive rimfire use
- 245 ft-lbs muzzle energy — devastating varmint terminal performance
- 50-round box for extended varmint shooting sessions
Specifications
- Caliber: .17 HMR
- Bullet Weight: 17 grain
- Bullet Type: V-MAX (polymer-tipped)
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,550 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 245 ft-lbs
- Rounds per Box: 50
- Case: Brass-washed
- UPC: 090255831702
