Ammo Reports Team
At a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Norma |
| Cartridge | 17 HMR |
| Product Line | V-Max |
| Primary Use | Varmint hunting |
| Bullet Type | Hornady V-Max polymer tip |
| Bullet Weight | 17 gr |
| Case | Brass (rimfire – action-length class not applicable) |
| Primer | Rimfire – neither Boxer nor Berdan |
| Packaging | 50 rounds per box |
| Typical Price | ~$11–13 / box (~$0.22 per round) |
| Closest Competitors | Hornady Varmint Express 17 HMR 17 gr V-Max · CCI 17 HMR 17 gr V-Max · 17 HMR – Federal Premium V-Shok 17 gr V-Max |
Official Specs
Verified manufacturer specifications for this exact factory load. Missing values were not calculated.
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Muzzle Velocity | 2,549 fps | Norma catalog |
| Muzzle Energy | 245 ft-lbs | Norma catalog |
| Bullet Weight | 17 gr | Norma catalog |
| Bullet Type | Hornady V-Max polymer tip | Norma catalog |
| BC G1 | .125 | Hornady 17 gr V-Max bullet data – component input, not Norma loaded-ammunition data |
| BC G7 | — | Not found in verified official manufacturer sources |
| Manufacturer SKU | 2409742 | Norma catalog |
| UPC | — | Not found in verified official manufacturer sources |
| Case Material | Brass | Norma catalog |
| Primer | Rimfire – neither Boxer nor Berdan | Rimfire cartridge design |
| Reloadable | No – not conventionally reloadable | Rimfire cartridge design |
Not verified: G7 BC, UPC, test barrel length. These fields remain blank where applicable.
Ballistics Table
Calculated estimate, not a Norma factory trajectory table. Inputs: Norma catalog muzzle velocity 2,549 fps, exact Hornady 17 gr V-Max G1 BC .125, 100-yard zero, 1.5-inch sight height, standard atmosphere, and 10 mph full-value crosswind.
| Distance (yd) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Trajectory (in) | 10 mph Wind Drift (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2549 | 245 | -1.5 | 0.0 |
| 50 | 2206 | 184 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| 100 | 1891 | 135 | 0 | 3.3 |
| 150 | 1607 | 97 | -2.6 | 8.1 |
| 200 | 1363 | 70 | -8.6 | 15.7 |
| 250 | 1172 | 52 | -19.3 | 26.3 |
| 300 | 1043 | 41 | -36.3 | 39.9 |
About This Norma Load
This report covers Norma SKU 2409742, a 17 HMR 17 gr V-Max factory load. The catalog lists 777 m/s, which converts to approximately 2,549 fps. The extended yard table is calculated and clearly separated from the official specification.
Variants
This page covers only Norma V-Max 17 HMR 17 gr Hornady V-Max polymer tip, SKU 2409742. Different bullet weights, bullet designs, product lines, or SKUs are separate factory loads.
Best Uses
- Manufacturer-designated fit: Varmint hunting.
- Lead restrictions: This load is not identified here as a lead-free option.
- Firearm fit: Use only in a firearm correctly marked for 17 HMR and follow the firearm maker’s ammunition guidance.
Reliability Notes
AmmoReports has no approved structured field submissions for this exact SKU yet. Manufacturer figures above are controlled test data; actual results can vary by firearm, barrel, lot, and conditions. For semi-automatic firearms, follow the ammunition and firearm manufacturers’ current instructions.
Competitors
| Published AmmoReports Load | Weight | Bullet | Official Muzzle Velocity | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornady Varmint Express 17 HMR 17 gr V-Max | 17 gr | V-Max polymer tip | 2,550 fps | Different factory load – compare in the same rifle |
| CCI 17 HMR 17 gr V-Max | 17 gr | Hornady V-Max polymer tip | 2,550 fps | Different factory load – compare in the same rifle |
| 17 HMR – Federal Premium V-Shok 17 gr V-Max | 17 gr | Hornady V-Max polymer tip | 2,530 fps | Different factory load – compare in the same rifle |
Each link above goes to the exact published AmmoReports page for that manufacturer, cartridge, product line or bullet, and weight.
Price Reality
- TargetSportsUSA: ~$11.00 per box of 50 (~$0.22/round) · case of 2,000 rounds ~$440 (~$0.22/round)
- Price position: this is the lowest per-round price among all 17 gr polymer-tipped .17 HMR loads in this report series — by a significant margin
- Value calculation: using the same Hornady V-Max bullet as CCI (0049), Federal V-Shok, and Winchester Supreme — all of which retail at $21–24/box — Norma delivers the identical projectile at roughly half the price
- Stock caveat: listed as out of stock at time of this listing; availability may be periodic rather than continuous — Norma’s US distribution for rimfire is less established than their centerfire line
- Fair price benchmark: under $13/box is exceptional; above $16/box would reduce the value advantage over US-brand alternatives
Prices change and stock availability for Norma rimfire in the US can be inconsistent. Check the Where to Buy block for current listings.
Where to Buy
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- TargetSportsUSA — add link (primary US source, lowest price observed)
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FAQ
What exact factory load does this report cover?
This report covers Norma V-Max 17 HMR 17 gr Hornady V-Max polymer tip, manufacturer SKU 2409742.
Are the ballistics in this article official manufacturer data?
The extended 0-300 yard table is a calculated estimate using verified Norma muzzle velocity and the exact Hornady V-Max G1 BC. It is labeled as calculated.
Does 17 HMR use a Boxer or Berdan primer?
Neither. 17 HMR is a rimfire cartridge. The priming compound is located in the rim rather than in a separate centerfire primer.
Can the fired 17 HMR case be reloaded?
17 HMR cases are not conventionally reloadable. The rimfire priming system is not designed for normal Boxer-primer reloading.
Submit Your Data · Real-World Results
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Last updated: April 2026 · Data confidence: Low (0 submissions) ·
