The CCI VNT .17 Hornady Mach 2 (HM2) 17-grain Polymer Tip Nickel 50-round box is a high-velocity rimfire cartridge engineered specifically for long-range varmint control, small game hunting, and precision target engagement. A primary friction point when shooting small-caliber game beyond 100 yards with traditional .22 LR rimfire rounds is rapid velocity degradation, steep bullet drop, and severe lateral wind drift. CCI eliminates this field vulnerability by pairing a lightweight, aerodynamic 17-grain Speer VNT projectile with a high-output propellant charge, maintaining flatter downrange trajectories and exceptional point-of-impact consistency.
The technical advantage focuses on matching an ultra-thin jacket profile with a polymer expansion tip to maximize velocity retention and explosive terminal performance. Launching its 17-grain payload at a blistering muzzle velocity of 2,010 FPS, this load leverages a 0.125 G1 Ballistic Coefficient (BC) to resist wind deflection and minimize elevation holdover. Mechanically, the polymer tip acts as an aerodynamic wedge. Upon impact, the tip drives backward into the soft lead core, shattering the ultra-thin copper jacket to initiate immediate, violent fragmentation for maximum hydrostatic shock without risking over-penetration.
Slinging its 17-grain polymer-tipped bullet at 2,010 FPS, this specialized .17 HM2 load is optimized to function seamlessly across both precision bolt-action rifles and semi-automatic rimfire platforms. Assembled in premium nickel-plated brass cases, the smooth outer surface reduces friction along magazine feed lips and chamber walls, ensuring slick feeding and effortless mechanical extraction. Formulated with clean-burning propellants and sensitive priming compounds, this load drastically reduces carbon and lead fouling, preserving match-grade barrel accuracy through extended varmint field sessions.
Key Benefits
- Speer VNT Polymer Tip Design: Aerodynamic tip increases ballistic efficiency to flatten trajectories and resist wind drift beyond 100 yards.
- Explosive Terminal Fragmentation: Polymer tip drives into the lead core on contact to trigger instant, high-energy expansion on small game.
- Hyper-Velocity 2,010 FPS Output: High-speed rimfire profile provides flat shooting for precise point-of-impact accuracy.
- Nickel-Plated Brass Casings: Smooth nickel plating lowers chamber friction for effortless feeding, positive extraction, and corrosion resistance.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .17 Hornady Mach 2 (.17 HM2) | 2,010 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 0.125 G1 Ballistic Coefficient | Varmint Profile
- Projectile: 17 Grain | Speer VNT Polymer Tip | Ultra-Thin Copper Jacket | Explosive Fragmentation
- Case/Primer: Premium Nickel-Plated Brass Case | All-Weather Non-Corrosive Rimfire Primed | Clean-Burning Propellant
- Logistics: 50 Rounds Per Box | CCI VNT Series
- Dimensions: .17 HM2 Geometry | Standard Bolt-Action & Semi-Automatic Rimfire Configuration | SKU: 948CC
- Application: Varmint Control, Small Game Hunting, Pest Elimination, and Precision Distance Rimfire Shooting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Factory Precision Rimfire Benchmarks
CCI VNT .17 HM2 is purpose-built for shooters who need rimfire precision beyond typical distance limits. Secure consistent, high-velocity performance from a proven rimfire platform—get it from SMKW, a trusted source for dependable ammunition supply.
