Lindcott Armory Compare / .17 HMR vs .22 Long Rifle
Cartridge comparison
.17 HMR vs .22 Long Rifle
.17 HMR is faster (2,650 vs 1,750 fps); .17 HMR carries more energy (325 vs 200 ft·lb); .22 Long Rifle recoils less.
.17 HMR →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.22 Long Rifle →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .17 HMR | .22 Long Rifle | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 2002 | 1887 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.172″ | 0.223″ |
| Case length | 1.058″ | 0.613″ |
| Velocity | 2,375–2,650 fps | 1,085–1,750 fps |
| Energy | 200–325 ft·lb | 100–200 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 26,000 psi | 24,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.3–0.6 ft·lb | 0.2–0.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 150 yd |
FAQs
- Is .17 HMR faster than .22 Long Rifle?
- .17 HMR is faster — up to 2,650 fps versus 1,750 fps.
- Does .17 HMR hit harder than .22 Long Rifle?
- .17 HMR carries more muzzle energy (325 vs 200 ft·lb).