17 HMR – Remington Magnum Rimfire 20 gr JSP

Ammo Reports Team 15 17 HMR

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At a Glance

Feature	Details
Manufacturer	Remington
Cartridge	17 HMR
Product Line	Magnum Rimfire
Primary Use	Small game and varmint hunting
Bullet Type	Jacketed Soft Point
Bullet Weight	20 gr
Case	Brass (rimfire – action-length class not applicable)
Primer	Rimfire – neither Boxer nor Berdan
Packaging	50 rounds per box
Typical Price	~$14–22 / box (~$0.28–0.44 per round)
Closest Competitors	CCI Game Point 17 HMR 20 gr JSP · Hornady Varmint Express 17 HMR 20 gr XTP · Winchester Super-X 17 HMR 20 gr XTP

Official Specs

Verified manufacturer specifications for this exact factory load. Missing values were not calculated.

Spec	Value	Source
Muzzle Velocity	2,375 fps	Current Remington manufacturer data
Muzzle Energy	250 ft-lbs	Current Remington manufacturer data
Bullet Weight	20 gr	Current Remington manufacturer data
Bullet Type	Jacketed Soft Point	Current Remington manufacturer data
BC G1	.125	Current Remington manufacturer data
BC G7	—	Not found in verified official manufacturer sources
Manufacturer SKU	20025	Current Remington manufacturer data
UPC	047700495903	Current Remington manufacturer data
Case Material	Brass	Current Remington 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 Remington data. 50-yard zero, 1.5-inch sight height. Blank cells were not published by Remington.

Distance (yd)	Velocity (fps)	Energy (ft-lbs)	Trajectory (in)	10 mph Wind Drift (in)
0	2375	250	—	0.0
50	2051	187	0	0.9
100	1754	137	-0.6	3.7
150	1492	99	-4.0	8.9
200	—	—	—	—
250	—	—	—	—
300	—	—	—	—

Variants

This page covers only Remington Magnum Rimfire 17 HMR 20 gr Jacketed Soft Point, SKU 20025. Different bullet weights, bullet designs, product lines, or SKUs are separate factory loads.

Best Uses

Manufacturer-designated fit: Small game and 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 Game Point 17 HMR 20 gr JSP	20 gr	Jacketed Soft Point with Dimple-Tip	2,375 fps	Different factory load – compare in the same rifle
Hornady Varmint Express 17 HMR 20 gr XTP	20 gr	XTP Jacketed Hollow Point	2,375 fps	Different factory load – compare in the same rifle
Winchester Super-X 17 HMR 20 gr XTP	20 gr	Jacketed Hollow Point	2,375 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: ~$14.00 per box of 50 (~$0.28/round) · case of 2,000 rounds ~$560 (~$0.28/round)
Ammunition Depot: ~$21–23 per box of 50 (~$0.43–0.46/round)
Price spread: the same load lists at significantly different prices across retailers — TargetSportsUSA’s pricing reflects their direct-to-consumer model; Ammunition Depot’s higher price reflects standard retail margins
vs. CCI Game Point JSP: functionally the same product category at comparable low-end pricing — CCI’s primer reputation gives it a slight edge at equal cost
Fair price benchmark: under $16/box is excellent value; $20–23/box is standard retail; above $25/box is overpriced

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Where to Buy

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FAQ

What exact factory load does this report cover?

This report covers Remington Magnum Rimfire 17 HMR 20 gr Jacketed Soft Point, manufacturer SKU 20025.

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

Manufacturer velocity figures are measured under controlled lab conditions — barrel length, temperature, and lot number all affect real-world performance. The data below comes from community submissions tied to specific test conditions and reviewed before
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) ·