Lindcott Armory Compare / .17 HMR vs .17 Remington
Cartridge comparison
.17 HMR vs .17 Remington
.17 Remington is faster (4,500 vs 2,650 fps); .17 Remington carries more energy (900 vs 325 ft·lb); .17 HMR recoils less.
.17 HMR →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.17 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .17 HMR | .17 Remington | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2002 | 1971 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.172″ | 0.172″ |
| Case length | 1.058″ | 1.796″ |
| Velocity | 2,375–2,650 fps | 4,000–4,500 fps |
| Energy | 200–325 ft·lb | 710–900 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 26,000 psi | 63,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.3–0.6 ft·lb | 3.5–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .17 HMR faster than .17 Remington?
- .17 Remington is faster — up to 4,500 fps versus 2,650 fps.
- Does .17 HMR hit harder than .17 Remington?
- .17 Remington carries more muzzle energy (900 vs 325 ft·lb).