Hornady Varmint Express .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire XTP 20-Grain Ammunition
This .17 HMR ammunition features the Hornady XTP projectile for improved wound ballistics and terminal performance. The cartridges utilize a 20-grain bullet capable of traveling at 2375 fps, giving them 250 ft/lbs of energy at the muzzle. This ammunition is a great choice for hunting varmints and small game.
Hornady Varmint Express ammunition is loaded to provide the extreme accuracy and consistency necessary in varmint hunting. Utilizing the XTP bullet, this is an extremely accurate, hard-hitting hollow point that is perfect for a variety of varmints, both small and large. With Hornady's superb quality and extensive experience, Varmint Express is what you need for a good hunt.
Hornady's XTP bullets are designed for eXtreme Terminal Performance to consistently achieve reliable expansion and unmatched precision. Every Varmint Express cartridge is hand-inspected and is loaded to ensure optimal pressure, velocity, accuracy and consistency. When you need dependable ammunition you can count on, you can trust in Hornady.
Hornady .17 HMR Ammo Features and Specifications:
- Hornady Varmint Express 83172
- Caliber: .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire
- Bullet Weight: 20 Grains
- Bullet Type: Hornady Hollow Point XTP Bullet
- Brass Cased
- Muzzle Velocity: 2375 fps
- Velocity at 100 Yards: 1776 fps
- Velocity at 200 Yards: 1304 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 250 ft/lbs
- Energy at 100 Yards: 140 ft/lbs
- Energy at 200 Yards: 75 ft/lbs
Ammo Price Is Per Box.
50 Rounds Per Box. To Buy a Full Case, Order 40 Boxes.
I bought this round origi
I bought this round originaly for plinking, but it has a much better use. This round has a 100% energy transfer (In Lamens terms whatever the round hits, it doesn't go though). Besides that it's a very flat shooting round, and I've hit everything I've put my sights on up to 100 yrds.
April 18, 2010
Great bullet, a little li
Great bullet, a little light for coyote. I hit one in the back of the head at 75 yards and I had to do a follow up shot. Great for fox.
July 6, 2009
I bought the 20-grain bec
I bought the 20-grain because all of the 17-grains were out of stock. I bought 9 boxes of Hornady and 9 of another brand, all arrived in great condition. I waited to write the review until I had shot 200 rds. Seems like great standard Ammo. I have a Savage, Bolt action BTVSS.
March 13, 2009
I have used this round fo
I have used this round for animals as large as red fox with great success. The shock from a well placed hit to the heart lung area will put them down every time. I use a Ruger Bolt action rifle with a Bushnel 4X12 scope. Set on 6X it makes a great combination. It's a nail driver.
December 16, 2008
I received 500 rds of Hor
I received 500 rds of Hornady .17 HMR, 20 grn XTP ammunition for Christmas. Initially I was disappointed because I enjoy shooting CCI .17grn TNT Hollow Points and that was what my rifle was sighted in for. After re-zeroing my rifle for the 20grn Hornady XTP rounds, I truly enjoyed this ammunition. The Hornady XTP ammunition was very accurate and dependable. I had no problem shooting ground squirrels out to 200 yards. This is great ammunition!
May 17, 2008
This is a nice little rou
This is a nice little round for any .17 rimfire shooter. The 20 gr. weight helps to improve downrange accuracy, and I was able to get very consistent groupings of around 4 inches at 350 (+ or - 10 yards) shooting off of a weapon mounted bipod and firing from a prone position. The only thing that would improve this round would be a solid nose, which would more than likely also help reduce down range tumble. Overall a very nice round to shoot.
December 12, 2006