Hornady Unprimed Rifle Brass in 17 Hornet (8611) gives reloaders a precision-drawn, new brass foundation purpose-built for the high-velocity 17 Hornet cartridge, making it an ideal choice for varmint hunters, predator shooters, and bench reloaders who demand consistency from every case.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 8611
- Caliber: 17 Hornet
- Condition: New, unprimed
- Material: Premium drawn brass
- Quantity: 50 cases per box
- Primer size: Small rifle primer
- Case wall thickness: Manufactured to extremely tight tolerances for uniform consistency
- Concentricity: Tight wall concentricity measured on every case
- Pressure tested: Each case runs through a pressure calibration test to ensure uniform case expansion during firing
- Consistent weight and capacity across every case regardless of production lot
Special Features
- Cases are produced in smaller controlled lots, allowing Hornady to apply extra time and care to meet strict internal quality standards
- Tight wall concentricity promotes proper bullet seating both in the case mouth and in the chamber, supporting a uniform bullet release on firing
- Uniform case wall thickness is maintained to benchrest-level tolerances, a critical factor in achieving consistent accuracy at extended ranges
- Pressure calibration testing is performed on every case to verify uniform expansion behavior under firing conditions
- Consistent internal capacity from case to case makes it straightforward to develop repeatable powder charges and load data
- The combination of annealing, quality brass composition, and controlled production extends usable case life for more reloads per piece of brass
Practical Benefits
- The 17 Hornet is a modern high-velocity varmint cartridge developed by Hornady, and using Hornady 8611 brass ensures the cases are built to the same spec as the company that created the round
- Varmint hunters targeting coyotes, foxes, prairie dogs, and similar animals will appreciate the consistent performance that starts with quality brass
- Reloaders who push bullet weights in the 15.5 to 20-grain range will find that uniform case capacity helps dial in tight, repeatable velocity spreads across a full string of shots
- The 17 Hornet fits existing 22 Hornet actions, and these cases are sized to match that overall length, giving owners of those rifles a straightforward path to handloading
- A 50-count box gives reloaders a solid working batch for initial load development or for maintaining a ready supply of new brass alongside once-fired cases
- Because case preparation starts from new brass rather than fired cases, less sizing and trimming work is typically needed before the first loading session
The Hornady 17 Hornet Unprimed Rifle Brass (8611) is a proven platform for varmint hunters and precision reloaders who want a consistent, quality-controlled case as the foundation for their 17 Hornet handloads.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| CALIBER | 17 HORNET |