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Cartridge comparison

.17 Ackley Hornet vs .22 K-Hornet

.17 Ackley Hornet and .22 K-Hornet are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.17 Ackley Hornet.22 K-Hornet
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19521940
Bullet diameter0.172″0.224″
Case length1.4″1.4031″
Max pressure46,000 psi46,000 psi
Recoil3.5–5.5 ft·lb3.5–5.5 ft·lb
Effective range250 yd300 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

ToolOverlay .17 Ackley Hornet and .22 K-Hornet trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare