Ammo Reports Team
At a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Winchester |
| Cartridge | 17 HMR |
| Product Line | Varmint HV |
| Primary Use | Varmint and small game 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 – 1,000 per case |
| 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 | 2,550 fps | Current Winchester manufacturer data |
| Muzzle Energy | 245 ft-lbs | Current Winchester manufacturer data |
| Bullet Weight | 17 gr | Current Winchester manufacturer data |
| Bullet Type | Hornady V-Max polymer tip | Current Winchester manufacturer data |
| BC G1 | — | Not found in verified official manufacturer sources |
| BC G7 | — | Not found in verified official manufacturer sources |
| Manufacturer SKU | S17HMR1 | Current Winchester manufacturer data |
| UPC | — | Not found in verified official manufacturer sources |
| Case Material | Brass | Current Winchester manufacturer data |
| Primer | Rimfire – neither Boxer nor Berdan | Rimfire cartridge design |
| Reloadable | No – not conventionally reloadable | Rimfire cartridge design |
Not verified: G1 BC, G7 BC, UPC, test barrel length. These fields remain blank where applicable.
Ballistics Table
Official Winchester short-range data with a 100-yard zero. Winchester does not state sight height or publish 250-yard and 300-yard values on the product page.
| Distance (yd) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Trajectory (in) | 10 mph Wind Drift (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2550 | 245 | — | — |
| 50 | 2212 | 185 | 0.1 | — |
| 100 | 1901 | 136 | 0 | — |
| 150 | 1620 | 99 | -2.6 | — |
| 200 | 1378 | 72 | -8.5 | — |
| 250 | — | — | — | — |
| 300 | — | — | — | — |
Variants
This page covers only Winchester Varmint HV 17 HMR 17 gr Hornady V-Max polymer tip, SKU S17HMR1. Different bullet weights, bullet designs, product lines, or SKUs are separate factory loads.
Best Uses
- Manufacturer-designated fit: Varmint and small game 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 |
| 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 |
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Price Reality
- Typical retail range: $22–24 per box of 50 (US market, 2025–2026)
- Per-round cost: approximately $0.44
- Case pricing: ~$760 / 2,000 rounds (~$0.38/round) — significant savings for volume varmint hunters
- vs. CCI V-Max: same bullet, same velocity, Winchester typically runs $1–2/box more than CCI’s equivalent load
- Fair price benchmark: under $23/box is competitive; above $25/box is hard to justify when CCI V-Max offers the same bullet at lower cost
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FAQ
What exact factory load does this report cover?
This report covers Winchester Varmint HV 17 HMR 17 gr Hornady V-Max polymer tip, manufacturer SKU S17HMR1.
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) ·
