Lindcott Armory Compare / .17 Ackley Hornet vs .17 Hornet
Cartridge comparison
.17 Ackley Hornet vs .17 Hornet
.17 Hornet is faster (4,000 vs 3,900 fps); .17 Ackley Hornet carries more energy (800 vs 650 ft·lb); .17 Hornet recoils less.
.17 Ackley Hornet →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.17 Hornet →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .17 Ackley Hornet | .17 Hornet | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1952 | 2012 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.172″ | 0.172″ |
| Case length | 1.403″ | 1.349″ |
| Velocity | 3,600–3,900 fps | 3,650–4,000 fps |
| Energy | 650–800 ft·lb | 500–650 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 46,000 psi | 50,000 psi |
| Recoil | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb | 3–4.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .17 Ackley Hornet faster than .17 Hornet?
- .17 Hornet is faster — up to 4,000 fps versus 3,900 fps.
- Does .17 Ackley Hornet hit harder than .17 Hornet?
- .17 Ackley Hornet carries more muzzle energy (800 vs 650 ft·lb).