What twist rate does .17 Remington use?

.17 Remington typically uses a 1:9 twist rate.

What bullet diameter is .17 Remington?

.17 Remington uses a 0.172″ (4.369 mm) diameter bullet.

Is .17 Remington still in production?

.17 Remington is active; typical availability is limited.

What is .17 Remington used for?

.17 Remington is primarily used for varmint, target.

What is .17 Remington based on?

.17 Remington is derived from the .223 Remington case.

What are the best powders for .17 Remington?

Reloading powders commonly listed for .17 Remington include N130, H322, Benchmark, Reloader 10x, among 6 suitable options.

Rifle · SAAMI

.17 Remington

4.3x45mm

First commercially successful .17-caliber centerfire cartridge.

Caliber: 0.172″ · 4.369 mm
Introduced: 1971
Case: Rimless
Parent: .223 Remington
Primary use: Varmint, Target
Status: Active

Velocity4,000–4,500 fps

Energy710–900 ft·lb

Typical grains20 · 25 gr

Identity

Introduced: 1971
Type: Rifle
Origin: United States
Inventor: Remington
Manufacturer: Remington
Standard: SAAMI
Status: Active
Availability: Limited

Build

Case capacity: 28 gr H₂O
Twist (typical): 1:9
Primer: Small Rifle
Case type: Rimless

Pressure & range

Max pressure: 63,000 psi
Eff. range: 350 yd
Max range: 600 yd
Recoil: 3.5–5 ft·lb

Ballistics

Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd

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By real loads: 3,850–4,250 fps · 15 loads
Parent case: .223 Remington

Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).

Performance

Best for HuntingRemington AccuTip V20 gr · AccuTip V · 4,250 fpsBuy now →

Buy links open .17 Remington ammunition at Rivertown Munitions.

Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds

Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.

CIP TDCC · verified

Measure	mm	in	✓
Bullet ⌀	4.37	0.172	✓
Neck ⌀	5.05	0.199	✓
Shoulder ⌀	9.04	0.356	✓
Shoulder angle	23°	—	✓
Base ⌀	9.58	0.377	✓
Rim ⌀	9.60	0.378	✓
Belt ⌀	n/a
Rim thickness	1.14	0.045	✓
Neck length	6.61	0.260	≈
Case length	45.62	1.796	✓
Overall length	54.61	2.150	✓

Size vs familiar rounds

Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .17 Remington is highlighted below.

Factory loads

In production — 15 active loads across 9 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 16 →.

Brand	Load	Grain	Bullet	FPS	ft·lb	BC
Remington	AccuTip V	20	AccuTip V	4,250	802	—
Remington	Premier AccuTip-V	20	AccuTip-V	4,250	802	—
Hornady	V-MAX	20	V-MAX	4,250	802	—
Hornady	Varmint Express V-MAX	20	V-MAX	4,250	802	—
Federal	Varmint & Predator V-MAX	20	V-MAX	4,250	802	—
Nosler	Varmageddon HP FB	20	HP FB	4,250	802	—
Remington	HP	25	HP	4,040	906	—
Remington	Power-Lokt HP	25	HP	4,040	906	—
Berger	HP Varmint	25	HP FB	4,040	906	—
Winchester	Varmint HP	25	HP	4,040	906	—
Black Hills	Varmint	20	V-Max	4,020	718	—
Fiocchi	Standard	20	FMJ	4,000	710	—
PPU	Standard	25	SP	3,870	831	—
Black Hills	Varmint	25	HP	3,870	831	—
Fiocchi	Varmint	25	HP	3,850	823	—

Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.

Suitable powders

6 reloading powders listed for .17 Remington, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →

N130 H322 Benchmark Reloader 10x H335 2015

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Firearms chambered in .17 Remington

12 models in the database chamber .17 Remington. Browse all →

New Ultralight Arms Model 20 204 RugerCooper Arms Model 21 204 Ruger ClassicCooper Firearms Model 22 Varminter .223 Rem 24-inchCooper Arms Model 21 19.5 Calhoon VarminterCooper Arms Model 21 223 Rem VarminterCooper Arms Model 21 17 Rem VarminterCooper Arms Model 21 17 Rem ClassicNew Ultralight Arms Model 20 17 RemRemington 700 SPS Varmint .17 Rem 26-inchRemington Arms 700 Classic .17 Rem 24-inchRemington Remington 700 Classic 17 RemWickliffe Model 76 .17 Remington

Lineage

Immediate parent

.223 Remington

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Connected reference

Loads16 factory loads for .17 Remington↗Reloading6 suitable powders — cross-reference↗FirearmsFirearms in .17 Remington↗ToolCompare ballistics↗

History

Introduced by Remington in 1971, the .17 Remington was the first .17-caliber centerfire to reach commercial production. The tiny, ultra-fast bullet created explosive terminal effect on small animals at moderate range. The cartridge's small bore fouled quickly and required frequent, thorough cleaning to maintain accuracy. The .17 HMR (2002) and .17 Hornet (2012) later brought .17-caliber performance to rimfire and a cleaner centerfire platform respectively.

FAQs

What twist rate does .17 Remington use?: .17 Remington typically uses a 1:9 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is .17 Remington?: .17 Remington uses a 0.172″ (4.369 mm) diameter bullet.
Is .17 Remington still in production?: .17 Remington is active; typical availability is limited.
What is .17 Remington used for?: .17 Remington is primarily used for varmint, target.
What is .17 Remington based on?: .17 Remington is derived from the .223 Remington case.
What are the best powders for .17 Remington?: Reloading powders commonly listed for .17 Remington include N130, H322, Benchmark, Reloader 10x, among 6 suitable options.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 15 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →