Lindcott Armory Compare / .17 Ackley Hornet vs .17 Mach 2
Cartridge comparison
.17 Ackley Hornet vs .17 Mach 2
.17 Ackley Hornet is faster (3,900 vs 2,100 fps).
.17 Ackley Hornet →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.17 Mach 2 →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .17 Ackley Hornet | .17 Mach 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rimfire Rifle |
| Introduced | 1952 | 2004 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.172″ | 0.172″ |
| Case length | 1.403″ | 0.613″ |
| Velocity | 3,600–3,900 fps | 2,050–2,100 fps |
| Energy | 650–800 ft·lb | — |
| Max pressure | 46,000 psi | 24,000 psi |
| Recoil | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb | — |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | — |
FAQs
- Is .17 Ackley Hornet faster than .17 Mach 2?
- .17 Ackley Hornet is faster — up to 3,900 fps versus 2,100 fps.