The Remington Magnum Rimfire .17 HMR 17-grain Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) 50-round box is a high-performance rimfire cartridge engineered specifically for long-range varmint control, predator management, and small-game hunting. The primary friction point when deploying traditional rimfire ammunition—such as standard .22 LR—at extended distances is a steep trajectory drop and severe crosswind drift past the 100-yard mark. These factors radically reduce your hit probability and lower vital energy transfer on small, fast-moving targets. Remington eliminates this ballistic bottleneck by pairing an ultra-lightweight 17-grain projectile with a hyper-velocity propellant charge, extending your ethical hunting range and delivering a laser-flat trajectory well past standard rimfire limits.
The technical advantage focuses on leveraging extreme speed to optimize both external flight paths and explosive terminal performance. Featuring an aerodynamic 0.100 G1 ballistic coefficient, the 17-grain bullet cuts through the air with minimal drag and drastically reduces time of flight, which severely limits the impact of crosswind deflection. Upon reaching the target, the specialized jacketed hollow-point architecture relies on a thin, highly uniform copper jacket to trigger instantaneous fragmentation under hydraulic pressure. This explosive expansion converts high retained velocity into a violent, immediate transfer of kinetic energy, maximizing structural tissue disruption while reducing the risk of dangerous ricochets on hard soil or rock faces.
Slinging its hyper-velocity varmint payload at a blistering muzzle velocity of 2,550 FPS, this .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR) cartridge delivers an ultra-flat trajectory that simplifies holdover calculations past 100 yards. Built to satisfy the tight accuracy requirements of precision rimfire marksmen, the Magnum Rimfire series is loaded with premium brass and a highly uniform rimfire priming compound. This strict factory assembly guarantees shot-to-shot ignition consistency, low velocity standard deviations, and smooth mechanical feeding and extraction across all standard bolt-action rifles and varmint-profile semi-automatic platforms.
Key Benefits
- Blistering 2,550 FPS Muzzle Velocity: Hyper-velocity output flattens the projectile's trajectory, extending effective rimfire range and simplifying field holdovers.
- Explosive Jacketed Hollow Point: Thin copper jacket mouth triggers rapid expansion and fragmenting upon impact, ensuring immediate energy transfer on small game.
- Wind-Defying 17-Grain Architecture: Aerodynamic design minimizes crosswind drift and tightens long-range groupings relative to conventional lead rimfire rounds.
- Reduced Ricochet Potential: Rapidly fragmenting bullet core disintegrates inside the target or upon soil contact, minimizing downstream over-penetration hazards.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (.17 HMR) | 2,550 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 0.100 G1 Ballistic Coefficient | Hyper-Velocity Rimfire Profile
- Projectile: 17 Grain | Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) | Concentric Copper Jacket | Fragmenting Lead Core
- Case/Primer: Premium Brass Case | Ultra-Consistent Rimfire Priming Compound | Clean-Burning High-Velocity Propellant
- Logistics: 50 Rounds Per Box | Magnum Rimfire Series
- Dimensions: .17 HMR | Compact Varmint Configuration | SKU: 20023
- Application: Long-Range Varmint Control, Small Game Hunting, and Precision Rimfire Benchrest | Groundhogs, Prairie Dogs, Foxes, and Crows
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | High-Velocity Rimfire Factory Precision Benchmarks
SMKW sources proven rimfire loads that meet consistent ballistic standards, and this Remington .17 HMR offering is built for repeatable long-range performance; secure your supply from SMKW and maintain reliable field results.
