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At a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Federal |
| Cartridge | 17 HMR |
| Product Line | Premium V-Shok |
| 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 | ~$21–23 / box (~$0.43 per round) |
| Closest Competitors | CCI 17 HMR 17 gr V-Max · Hornady Varmint Express 17 HMR 17 gr V-Max · Winchester Supreme 17 HMR 17 gr V-Max |
Official Specs
Verified manufacturer specifications for this exact factory load. Missing values were not calculated.
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Muzzle Velocity | 2,530 fps | Current Federal manufacturer data |
| Muzzle Energy | 242 ft-lbs | Current Federal manufacturer data |
| Bullet Weight | 17 gr | Current Federal manufacturer data |
| Bullet Type | Hornady V-Max polymer tip | Current Federal manufacturer data |
| BC G1 | .125 | Current Federal manufacturer data |
| BC G7 | — | Not found in verified official manufacturer sources |
| Manufacturer SKU | P771 | Current Federal manufacturer data |
| UPC | 029465057275 | Current Federal manufacturer data |
| Case Material | Brass | Current Federal 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 Federal data. 50-yard zero, 1.5-inch sight height. Blank cells were not published by Federal.
| Distance (yd) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Trajectory (in) | 10 mph Wind Drift (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2530 | 242 | — | 0.0 |
| 50 | 2194 | 182 | 0 | 0.8 |
| 100 | 1884 | 134 | -0.3 | 3.3 |
| 150 | 1606 | 97 | -3.1 | 8.1 |
| 200 | — | — | — | — |
| 250 | — | — | — | — |
| 300 | — | — | — | — |
Variants
This page covers only Federal Premium V-Shok 17 HMR 17 gr Hornady V-Max polymer tip, SKU P771. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Winchester Supreme 17 HMR 17 gr V-Max | 17 gr | Hornady V-Max polymer tip | 2,550 fps | Different factory load – compare in the same rifle |
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Price Reality
- Typical retail range: $21–24 per box of 50 (US market, 2025–2026)
- Per-round cost: approximately $0.42–0.48
- Bulk availability: .17 HMR is a specialty rimfire caliber — larger case quantities exist but stock varies by retailer
- Fair price benchmark: up to ~$23/box is normal for Federal Premium; above $26/box without a supply disruption is overpriced
- vs. competitors: Federal V-Shok typically lands at or slightly below Hornady Varmint Express, and at or above CCI VNT in everyday pricing
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FAQ
What exact factory load does this report cover?
This report covers Federal Premium V-Shok 17 HMR 17 gr Hornady V-Max polymer tip, manufacturer SKU P771.
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.
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) ·
