It was developed by necking down a .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire case to take a .17 caliber (4.5mm) projectile. Commonly loaded with a 17 grain (1.1 g) projectile, it can deliver muzzle velocities in …

Feb 27, 2025 · Here’s a look at the mainstream .17 rounds, their history, and a solid ammo selection for each.

The first of many 17 caliber wildcats to come down the pike was the 17 Peewee, or 17-30 Carbine as it is sometimes referred to. Ackley made his first 17 caliber bullets from annealed copper wire swaged …

Jun 26, 2024 · While the term ‘.17 caliber’ implies a bullet diameter of .17 inches, there are at least five distinct commercially successful .17 caliber cartridges, each with its own unique case design, …

The latest of the SAAMI standardized centerfire .17's is the .17 Hornet, designed and introduced by Hornady. This little cartridge is small in size and cost, but big in performance. It is based on a blown …

Jan 24, 2024 · We took a look at the .17 HMR rifles on the market and compared each of their features, prices and overall utility to determine which would best serve most shooters.

Feb 20, 2023 · Hornady’s dive into a .17-caliber rimfire was met with fanfare, as it truly was—and still is—a decided improvement over the long-range ballistics of any of the .22 rimfire cartridges.

Explore our full lineup of Savage 17 HMR rifles, designed for rimfire accuracy, reliability, and performance. Hunt and shoot with precision and confidence.

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Nov 13, 2014 · Seventeen-caliber rifles are just a little bit magic. They shoot whisper-tiny projectiles the same diameter as the BBs we all loved to pop away with as kids. They produce almost no …