HORNADY 21710 V-MAX 17 CAL .172 20 GRAIN 100 CNT

Hornady V-Max bullets in 17 caliber .172 diameter at 20 grains (21710) are a lightweight, ultra-high-velocity varmint component bullet built for reloaders who want explosive terminal results from .17 caliber rifles. This 17 cal varmint reloading bullet for cartridges like the .17 Hornet and .17 Rem is packed 100 per box and delivers reliable expansion down to 1,600 fps.

Key Features

• Manufacturer part number: 21710
• Caliber: 17 cal, .172 diameter
• Bullet weight: 20 grains
• Bullet type: V-Max polymer tip, flat base design
• G1 ballistic coefficient: 0.185
• Sectional density: 0.097
• Minimum expansion velocity: 1,600 fps
• Jacket material: AMP match-grade gilding metal
• Core material: Swaged lead
• Count per box: 100
• Application: Varmint hunting

Special Features

• The polymer tip sits over a hollow cavity that drives into the core on impact, triggering violent jacket-core fragmentation even at low terminal velocities.
• Hornady swages the lead core up and around the tip stem, forming a precise cavity that stores energy until impact for consistent, dramatic fragmentation shot to shot.
• The AMP match-grade jacket is manufactured to tight concentricity tolerances, producing the uniform wall thickness that maximizes accuracy at all ranges.
• The flat base design pairs with the aerodynamic polymer tip profile to deliver the in-flight stability this lightweight 20-grain bullet needs to hold velocity and trajectory at .17 caliber speeds.

Practical Benefits

• These bullets are compatible with .17 caliber cartridges including the .17 Hornet, .17 Rem Fireball, and .17 Remington, giving you one proven component across multiple .17 cal platforms.
• The 20-grain weight generates extreme muzzle velocity in .17 caliber cartridges, producing the flat arc and rapid terminal performance needed for small varmints and pests at field distances.
• The explosive fragmentation design limits over-penetration and reduces ricochet risk, making these a practical choice for pest control in open terrain.
• If you reload for a .17 caliber rifle and want a component bullet that performs reliably from the bench to the field, the Hornady V-Max (21710) gives your handloads the consistency and terminal performance your varmint hunting setup deserves.

The Hornady V-Max 17 Cal .172 20 Grain (21710) is a proven platform for the dedicated varmint hunter and handloader seeking a dependable option in the .17 caliber bullet category.