Hornady Varmint Express 83170 17 HMR 17 Grain V-Max is a high velocity rimfire varmint load designed for flat trajectory, precise accuracy, and explosive on target performance. This 17 HMR round is ideal for serious varmint shooters targeting prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and small predators out to extended rimfire distances.
Key Features
- Cartridge 17 HMR
- Bullet weight 17 grain
- Bullet type Hornady V-Max polymer tipped hollow point
- Ballistic coefficient approximately 0.125 G1
- Sectional density approximately 0.155
- Muzzle velocity approximately 2550 feet per second
- Muzzle energy approximately 245 foot pounds
- Casing material brass
- Rimfire primed
- Rounds per box 50
- Typical packaging 40 boxes per case
- Designed for use in modern 17 HMR bolt action and semi auto rimfire rifles
Special Features
- V-Max polymer tip is engineered to improve aerodynamics in flight, then drive back on impact to initiate rapid expansion and fragmentation in small bodied varmints.
- Thin, precision formed jacket and high velocity design work together to create dramatic terminal effect while minimizing ricochet potential on many typical varmint backstops.
- Carefully selected powders deliver consistent velocities and a very flat trajectory, helping shooters make accurate hits on small targets out to around 200 yards.
- Premium brass cases and tightly controlled manufacturing support reliable ignition, smooth feeding, and repeatable accuracy from quality 17 HMR rifles.
- Part of the Hornady Varmint Express line, purpose built for varmint and small predator hunting rather than general plinking use.
Practical Benefits
- An excellent fit for prairie dog towns, ground squirrel colonies, and similar pest control where high volume, precise shooting at varied distances is common.
- Fast, flat shooting 17 HMR 17 grain V-Max helps new and experienced shooters alike hold dead on at many practical ranges, simplifying dope and sight pictures on tiny targets.
- Explosive on game performance makes this load well suited for dedicated varmint rigs used from benches, bipods, or field positions where clean hits are a priority.
- Brass cased construction adds value for shooters who want dependable, clean running rimfire ammo for serious varmint work rather than bulk grade offerings.
- A practical choice for landowners, hobby varmint hunters, and youth learning precision rimfire skills with a purpose built 17 HMR varmint load.
Hornady Varmint Express 83170 17 HMR 17 Grain V-Max 50 Round Box is a solid fit for dedicated varmint and small predator shooting where flat trajectory, accuracy, and explosive terminal performance are the priorities.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| CALIBER | 17 HMR |