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CCI Game Point 17 HMR 20 gr JSP

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At a Glance

Official Specs

Manufacturer-stated data. No independent verification — see Submit Your Data below.

Note: CCI does not publish the test barrel length for this load. 2,375 fps is consistent with the standard 20 gr .17 HMR velocity figure across multiple manufacturers, indicating a 24″ test barrel. The BC of .125 is notably lower than typical 17 gr V-Max loads (~.185) — expected for a flat-based soft point vs a polymer-tipped boat-tail design, and relevant at distances beyond 100 yards.

Variants

This page covers CCI Game Point 17 HMR 20 gr JSP (SKU 0052), 50-round box only.

The Game Point name is CCI’s label for their jacketed soft point hunting loads across rimfire calibers. In .17 HMR, this is their only JSP offering. Other CCI .17 HMR loads with separate report pages:

• CCI 17 gr V-Max (0049) — polymer-tipped, lighter, faster
• CCI VNT 17 gr (959CC) — CCI’s proprietary tipped design
• CCI TNT 17 gr JHP (0053) — open hollow point
• CCI 20 gr FMJ (0055) — range/practice, no expansion
• CCI 16 gr Lead-Free HP — non-toxic option

Best Uses

Good fit:

• Small game and varmint hunting at 75–125 yards where moderate, controlled expansion is preferred over aggressive fragmentation
• Tube-fed lever-action rifles — the flat-nosed JSP profile is safe in tubular magazines where pointed bullets create a safety hazard; this is a meaningful practical advantage over polymer-tipped loads in platforms like the Henry Golden Boy .17 HMR
• Budget-conscious hunters who want an expanding load at the lowest per-round price in the 20 gr category
• Hunters targeting larger varmints (fox, woodchucks) where deeper penetration relative to fragmenting V-Max designs is desirable
• High-volume pest control where cost per round matters

Not the right tool for:

• Maximum long-range performance — the lower BC (.125) means more wind drift and drop beyond 100 yards compared to higher-BC tipped designs
• Pelt preservation — soft point at .17 HMR velocities still produces significant expansion
• Lead-restricted areas — this is a lead-core load
• Self-defense — not designed or rated for it

Reliability Notes

Not enough data to draw conclusions. This section will be updated as community submissions accumulate.

General notes:

• CCI’s rimfire primer consistency is a manufacturing focus — even compound distribution around the rim is a production priority that reduces the misfire rate inherent to all rimfire designs
• The JSP flat-nose profile eliminates tip deformation concerns in both tubular magazines and box magazines — a practical reliability advantage over tipped designs in some feeding scenarios
• At ~$0.28/round this is among the lowest-cost expanding .17 HMR loads available — the price point makes it realistic for pre-season zeroing and practice without burning expensive hunting ammo
• Brass casing is standard quality for CCI rimfire; not reloadable (rimfire primer)

Competitors

Report pages for the loads above are in progress and will be linked here when published.

Price Reality

• Typical retail range: $14–16 per box of 50 (US market, 2025–2026)
• Per-round cost: approximately $0.28–0.30
• Case pricing: ~$560 / 2,000 rounds (~$0.26–0.28/round) — one of the best bulk values in the .17 HMR expanding category
• vs. Remington 20 gr JSP: same bullet type, same velocity — CCI Game Point runs $6–8/box cheaper than Remington Magnum Rimfire, a significant difference for a functionally similar product
• vs. CCI FMJ: the FMJ (0055) lists at a similar or higher retail price despite offering no expansion — the Game Point JSP is the better value for any hunting application
• Fair price benchmark: under $15/box is excellent; above $18/box is overpriced for this load

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Where to Buy

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FAQ

Why is CCI Game Point so much cheaper than other 20 gr .17 HMR hunting loads?

The Game Point is CCI’s value-positioned hunting load — a straightforward jacketed soft point without premium bullet components like the Hornady XTP or V-Max tip. The JSP design is simpler and less expensive to manufacture than controlled-expansion hollow points or polymer-tipped designs. CCI passes that savings on — the result is an expanding hunting load at roughly half the per-round cost of Hornady Varmint Express in the same weight class. The terminal performance is different (less explosive than V-Max, less precisely controlled than XTP) but entirely adequate for small game at typical .17 HMR distances.

Is this load safe to use in a lever-action with a tubular magazine?

Yes — this is one of its key practical advantages. The flat-nosed JSP profile does not create the primer-to-tip contact hazard that pointed polymer-tipped bullets pose in tube-fed magazines. If you shoot a Henry Golden Boy, Marlin, or other lever-action .17 HMR with a tubular magazine, the CCI Game Point JSP is one of the few expanding loads specifically suited to that platform. Always verify with your specific rifle’s manual, but JSP flat-nose designs are the standard recommendation for tube-fed .17 HMR rifles.

JSP vs XTP vs V-Max — which expands the best for small game?

They expand differently, not better or worse in absolute terms. V-Max fragments aggressively and releases energy rapidly — maximum disruption, minimal penetration, effective on small varmints. XTP expands in a controlled mushroom with significant retained mass — more penetration, less fragmentation. JSP expands moderately between the two — less dramatic than V-Max, less controlled than XTP. For prairie dogs and ground squirrels inside 100 yards, all three are effective. For larger varmints like woodchucks or fox where penetration matters more than fragmentation, JSP and XTP have an edge over V-Max.

What does a BC of .125 mean for real-world shooting?

Ballistic Coefficient (BC) measures how efficiently a bullet retains velocity against air resistance — higher is better for long-range performance. At .125, the CCI Game Point 20 gr JSP has a lower BC than typical 17 gr polymer-tipped loads (~.185 for V-Max), meaning it slows down faster and drifts more in crosswind. In practical terms: at 100 yards the difference is minor; at 150 yards wind drift becomes noticeable; beyond 150 yards the lower-BC JSP loses a measurable edge to tipped designs. For most small game hunting inside 100 yards this is irrelevant. For varmint shooting at 125–150+ yards in windy conditions, the higher-BC 17 gr tipped loads are a better choice.

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