Lindcott Armory Compare / .17 HMR vs .17 Hornet
Cartridge comparison
.17 HMR vs .17 Hornet
.17 Hornet is faster (4,000 vs 2,650 fps); .17 Hornet carries more energy (650 vs 325 ft·lb); .17 HMR recoils less.
.17 HMR →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.17 Hornet →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .17 HMR | .17 Hornet | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2002 | 2012 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.172″ | 0.172″ |
| Case length | 1.058″ | 1.349″ |
| Velocity | 2,375–2,650 fps | 3,650–4,000 fps |
| Energy | 200–325 ft·lb | 500–650 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 26,000 psi | 50,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.3–0.6 ft·lb | 3–4.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .17 HMR faster than .17 Hornet?
- .17 Hornet is faster — up to 4,000 fps versus 2,650 fps.
- Does .17 HMR hit harder than .17 Hornet?
- .17 Hornet carries more muzzle energy (650 vs 325 ft·lb).