The Browning BPR .17 HMR 17-grain Polymer Tip Rimfire Brass 50-round box is a high-velocity rimfire cartridge engineered specifically for precision varmint control, small game hunting, and extended-range target shooting. A primary limitation with traditional rimfire rounds like the .22 LR is rapid velocity loss and pronounced bullet drop beyond 75 yards, which complicates holdovers and reduces terminal effectiveness on small targets. Browning solves this distance barrier through its BPR (Browning Performance Rimfire) series, delivering exceptional muzzle velocity, an aerodynamic projectile, and flat trajectories that extend effective rimfire ranges past 100 yards.
The core technical advantage relies on Browning's polymer-tipped bullet architecture. Featuring a sleek, streamlined polymer tip paired with a thin-jacketed lead core, the projectile reduces aerodynamic drag and minimizes crosswind drift compared to heavier, slower rimfire options. Upon impact with small game or varmints, the polymer tip is driven backward into the internal core cavity, initiating immediate expansion and rapid fragmentation. This high-speed energy transfer maximizes internal disruption while preventing over-penetration, ensuring humane, single-shot stops on light-bodied game.
Launching its lightweight 17-grain bullet at a blistering 2,550 FPS muzzle velocity (generating 245 ft-lbs of muzzle energy), this loading provides an exceptionally flat trajectory that minimizes elevation adjustments at varying distances. Assembled with high-grade rimfire brass cases, clean-burning propellants, and uniform priming compound, the cartridge delivers consistent ignition pressures, tight shot groupings, and dependable feeding across bolt-action rifles, lever-action platforms, and semi-automatic .17 HMR firearms.
Key Benefits
- High-Velocity 2,550 FPS Output: Delivers a flat downrange trajectory to simplify holdover on distant varmint targets.
- Explosive Polymer Tip: Drives into the core upon impact to trigger rapid expansion and total energy transfer.
- Aerodynamic Profile: Lowers drag and wind drift to preserve accuracy and kinetic energy past 100 yards.
- Uniform Rimfire Priming: Premium brass and clean propellants ensure crisp ignition and reliable extraction.
Technical Specification
- Caliber: .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (.17 HMR)
- Ballistics: 2,550 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 245 Ft-Lbs Muzzle Energy
- Projectile: 17 Grain | Polymer Tip | Aerodynamic Copper Jacket | Fragmenting Lead Core
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Rimfire Brass | Clean-Burning Powder | Uniform Rimfire Primed
- Logistics: 50 Rounds Per Box | Browning Performance Rimfire (BPR) Series
- Dimensions: Standard .17 HMR Geometry | SKU: B195117050
- Application: Varmint Control, Prairie Dogs, Squirrel, Rabbit, Small Game Hunting, and Precision Target Practice
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Browning Ammunition Quality Control Standards
If you're running a .17 HMR platform and need consistent trajectory with reliable terminal performance beyond typical rimfire distances, this load addresses the limitations of slower cartridges. Get dependable ignition, repeatable velocity, and functional reliability from a proven manufacturer—available now from SMKW.
