Lindcott Armory Compare / .17 HMR vs .17 WSM
Cartridge comparison
.17 HMR vs .17 WSM
.17 WSM is faster (3,000 vs 2,650 fps); .17 WSM carries more energy (400 vs 325 ft·lb); .17 HMR recoils less.
.17 HMR →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.17 WSM →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .17 HMR | .17 WSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 2002 | 2012 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.172″ | 0.172″ |
| Case length | 1.058″ | 1.2″ |
| Velocity | 2,375–2,650 fps | 2,600–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 200–325 ft·lb | 300–400 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 26,000 psi | 33,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.3–0.6 ft·lb | 0.5–0.9 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .17 HMR faster than .17 WSM?
- .17 WSM is faster — up to 3,000 fps versus 2,650 fps.
- Does .17 HMR hit harder than .17 WSM?
- .17 WSM carries more muzzle energy (400 vs 325 ft·lb).