Ammo Reports Team
At a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CCI |
| Cartridge | 17 HMR |
| Product Line | VNT |
| Primary Use | Varmint hunting and target shooting |
| Bullet Type | Speer VNT 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 | ~$22–24 / box (~$0.44 per round) |
| Closest Competitors | CCI 17 HMR 17 gr V-Max · Hornady Varmint Express 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 | 2,650 fps | Current CCI manufacturer data |
| Muzzle Energy | 265 ft-lbs | Current CCI manufacturer data |
| Bullet Weight | 17 gr | Current CCI manufacturer data |
| Bullet Type | Speer VNT polymer tip | Current CCI manufacturer data |
| BC G1 | .125 | Current CCI manufacturer data |
| BC G7 | — | Not found in verified official manufacturer sources |
| Manufacturer SKU | 959CC | Current CCI manufacturer data |
| UPC | 604544621198 | Current CCI manufacturer data |
| Case Material | Brass | Current CCI manufacturer data |
| Primer | Rimfire – neither Boxer nor Berdan | Rimfire cartridge design |
| Reloadable | No – not conventionally reloadable | Rimfire cartridge design |
Not verified: G7 BC, test barrel length. These fields remain blank where applicable.
Ballistics Table
Official CCI data. 100-yard zero, 1.5-inch sight height. CCI also publishes a 75-yard row; this table follows the requested 50-yard spacing. Blank cells were not published.
| Distance (yd) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Trajectory (in) | 10 mph Wind Drift (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2650 | 265 | — | — |
| 50 | 2305 | 200 | 0.1 | — |
| 100 | 1986 | 149 | 0 | — |
| 150 | — | — | — | — |
| 200 | — | — | — | — |
| 250 | — | — | — | — |
| 300 | — | — | — | — |
Variants
This page covers only CCI VNT 17 HMR 17 gr Speer VNT polymer tip, SKU 959CC. Different bullet weights, bullet designs, product lines, or SKUs are separate factory loads.
Best Uses
- Manufacturer-designated fit: Varmint hunting and target shooting.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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
- Typical retail range: $22–25 per box of 50 (US market, 2025–2026)
- Per-round cost: approximately $0.44–0.50
- VNT Pour Pack: approximately $48–52 for ~200 rounds loose — roughly $0.24–0.26/round, a significant savings for volume shooters; no per-box packaging
- vs. Hornady Varmint Express: CCI VNT typically runs $1–2/box cheaper than Hornady’s own V-Max load
- Fair price benchmark: up to ~$24/box for the standard 50-round box is normal; the Pour Pack is the better value if bulk availability fits your storage and use pattern
Prices change. Check the Where to Buy block for current listings.
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FAQ
What exact factory load does this report cover?
This report covers CCI VNT 17 HMR 17 gr Speer VNT polymer tip, manufacturer SKU 959CC.
Are the ballistics in this article official manufacturer data?
Yes. Published manufacturer values are shown unchanged, and distances the manufacturer does not publish are left blank.
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.
Is CCI VNT a lead-free load?
CCI’s current 959CC product page does not identify this VNT load as lead-free. It uses a Speer VNT polymer-tip bullet. CCI TNT Green is the separately identified lead-free CCI option in this caliber.
Submit Your Data · Real-World Results
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publishing.
Once this page reaches 3 approved submissions, aggregate velocity
and confidence level will appear here automatically.
| UPC # | Firearm | Barrel (in) | Avg Velocity (fps) | Shots | Temp (°F) | Chronograph | Lot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Last updated: April 2026 · Data confidence: Low (0 submissions) ·
