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| Primary Use | Varmint hunting / Small game |
| Bullet Type | AccuTip-V BT — Polymer-Tipped Boat-Tail Hollow Point |
| Bullet Weight | 17 gr |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Rimfire |
| Packaging | 50 rounds per box |
| Typical Price | ~$23–25 / box (~$0.46 per round) |
| Closest Competitors | Hornady Varmint Express 17 HMR 17 gr V-Max · CCI VNT 17 HMR 17 gr · Federal Premium V-Shok 17 HMR 17 gr V-Max |
Official Specs
Manufacturer-stated data. No independent verification — see Submit Your Data below.
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Muzzle Velocity | 2,550 fps | Remington / Ammunition Depot |
| Muzzle Energy | — | See note below |
| Bullet Weight | 17 gr | Remington |
| Bullet Type | AccuTip-V Boat-Tail (polymer tip) | Remington |
| Manufacturer SKU | 28464 / PR17HM1 | Remington |
| UPC | 047700010809 | — |
Data note: The Ammunition Depot listing shows a muzzle energy of 136 ft-lbs for this load — this figure is incorrect. At 17 gr and 2,550 fps, the calculated muzzle energy is approximately 245 ft-lbs. The 136 ft-lbs figure appears to be a retailer data entry error, not a manufacturer specification. Remington does not publish muzzle energy on their own product page for this load. The velocity figure of 2,550 fps is consistent with other 17 gr polymer-tipped .17 HMR loads and is considered reliable. Community submissions will provide independently measured velocity data.
SKU note: This product carries two manufacturer codes — 28464 and PR17HM1. These refer to the same load; 28464 is the internal product number and PR17HM1 is the retail SKU.
Variants
This page covers Remington Premier Magnum Rimfire 17 HMR 17 gr AccuTip-V BT (SKU PR17HM1) only.
Remington’s .17 HMR lineup also includes:
- Remington Magnum Rimfire 17 HMR 20 gr JSP — heavier soft point load
- Remington Premier 17 HMR 17 gr JHP — open hollow point without polymer tip
The AccuTip-V BT is Remington’s premium .17 HMR offering, positioned against Hornady V-Max and CCI VNT in the tipped varmint category.
The AccuTip-V BT Design
The AccuTip-V is Remington’s proprietary polymer-tipped bullet design, adapted from their AccuTip centerfire line for rimfire applications. The “BT” designation indicates a boat-tail base — a tapered rear section that improves the bullet’s ballistic coefficient compared to a flat-base design of the same caliber and weight.
In practical terms, the boat-tail helps the AccuTip-V retain velocity slightly better at distance than a flat-base polymer-tip of equivalent weight. The polymer tip initiates expansion on impact, functioning similarly to Hornady’s V-Max in terminal effect — rapid, controlled fragmentation optimized for small varmints. Remington describes the design as borrowed from their centerfire AccuTip line, which has an established track record in rifle calibers.
Best Uses
Good fit:
- Prairie dog, ground squirrel, and woodchuck hunting at 75–150 yards
- Hunters who want a boat-tail polymer-tipped option — the BT base offers a marginal BC advantage over flat-base tipped loads at the same weight
- Remington shooters who prefer brand consistency across their ammunition
- General varmint hunting where flat trajectory and explosive terminal performance are the priority
Not the right tool for:
- Lead-restricted areas — this is a lead-core load
- Tube-fed lever-action rifles — the pointed polymer tip is not safe in tubular magazines
- High-volume practice — no advantage over FMJ at this price point
- 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:
- Remington’s rimfire manufacturing has gone through significant ownership and production changes since 2020 — the company was acquired by Vista Outdoor following bankruptcy, and production moved to new facilities; lot-to-lot consistency data from post-2020 production is less established in the field than legacy Remington rimfire
- The AccuTip-V bullet design itself is Remington’s own — unlike CCI V-Max (licensed Hornady bullet) or Federal V-Shok (same), the AccuTip-V does not use a third-party projectile; terminal performance comparisons to V-Max are based on design intent, not shared components
- The boat-tail base is a genuine design differentiator — no other currently available factory .17 HMR load in this weight class uses a BT configuration; whether this translates to measurable accuracy or BC advantages in real-world hunting use is something community data will help establish
Competitors
| Load | Weight | Bullet | Base | Adv. Velocity | Price / box | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornady Varmint Express 17 HMR 17 gr V-Max | 17 gr | V-Max HP | Flat | 2,650 fps | ~$23–25 | 100 fps faster, no BT — the category benchmark |
| CCI VNT 17 HMR 17 gr Varmint Tipped | 17 gr | CCI Tip | Flat | 2,650 fps | ~$22–24 | Faster, lead-minimizing claim, no BT |
| CCI 17 HMR 17 gr V-Max (0049) | 17 gr | Hornady V-Max | Flat | 2,550 fps | ~$21–23 | Same velocity as AccuTip-V, flat base, typically cheaper |
| Federal Premium V-Shok 17 HMR 17 gr V-Max | 17 gr | V-Max HP | Flat | 2,530 fps | ~$21–23 | Slightly slower, flat base, lower price |
| Winchester Supreme 17 HMR 17 gr V-Max | 17 gr | V-Max HP | Flat | 2,550 fps | ~$22–24 | Same velocity, flat base, comparable price |
| Browning 17 HMR 17 gr Polymer Tip | 17 gr | Proprietary | Unknown | 2,550 fps | ~$23–25 | Same velocity, unknown base, higher price |
Report pages for the loads above are in progress and will be linked here when published.
Price Reality
- Typical retail range: $23–25 per box of 50 (US market, 2025–2026)
- Per-round cost: approximately $0.46
- vs. V-Max competition: AccuTip-V runs $1–3/box more than CCI V-Max (0049) and Federal V-Shok — at lower velocity (2,550 vs 2,650 fps for top competitors) — making the price premium harder to justify purely on performance numbers
- The BT argument: if the boat-tail base produces a measurably higher BC, the AccuTip-V may outperform flat-base alternatives at 125–150 yards; this is the load’s primary value proposition over same-velocity competitors
- Fair price benchmark: under $24/box is reasonable; above $26/box is difficult to justify relative to faster flat-base alternatives
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FAQ
What makes AccuTip-V different from a standard V-Max load?
Two things: the bullet design and the base configuration. The V-Max is a Hornady-manufactured bullet loaded by multiple companies (CCI, Federal, Winchester, Hornady itself). The AccuTip-V is Remington’s own proprietary polymer-tipped design, not a licensed Hornady component. Additionally, the AccuTip-V uses a boat-tail base (BT) — a tapered rear that improves ballistic coefficient compared to the flat base used on V-Max bullets. In terminal performance both designs aim for rapid fragmentation on small varmints, but the AccuTip-V’s BT configuration is a genuine engineering differentiator in this caliber.
Does the boat-tail base actually matter at .17 HMR hunting distances?
At 100 yards, probably not meaningfully. The velocity difference between a BT and flat-base bullet of the same weight in the same caliber is small at close range. At 125–150 yards, a higher BC from the BT base begins to produce measurable differences in retained velocity, wind drift, and drop. How significant this is in practice depends on conditions — in calm air the difference is minor; in a 10 mph crosswind at 150 yards it becomes more relevant. Community submissions with velocity data from multiple distances would help quantify this for this specific load.
Is Remington quality consistent post-bankruptcy?
Remington went through Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2020 and was acquired by Vista Outdoor, with production facilities relocating. The transition introduced a period of uncertainty around quality consistency that the shooting community has widely discussed. Post-2020 Remington rimfire production under Vista Outdoor has generally been reported as functional, but lot-to-lot consistency data is less extensively documented than pre-bankruptcy production. For a load where consistency is particularly important — like a precision varmint round — checking community submission lot numbers on this page as they accumulate is useful context.
AccuTip-V vs V-Max — which is more accurate in .17 HMR?
No universal answer exists. Accuracy in .17 HMR is barrel-dependent — the same load groups differently in different rifles. The AccuTip-V BT has a theoretical BC advantage from its boat-tail base; Hornady V-Max loads like CCI VNT and Hornady Varmint Express have a velocity advantage at 2,650 fps vs 2,550 fps. Whether your specific rifle prefers one over the other can only be determined by shooting groups with both at 100 yards. Community submissions on this page will provide velocity data; accuracy data from individual rifles is best gathered by the shooter in the field.
Submit Your Data · Real-World Results
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and confidence level will appear here automatically.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Last updated: April 2026 · Data confidence: Low (0 submissions) ·
