Lindcott Armory Compare / .17 HMR vs 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.17 HMR vs 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum
.17 HMR is faster (2,650 vs 2,100 fps); 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum carries more energy (371 vs 325 ft·lb); .17 HMR recoils less.
.17 HMR →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .17 HMR | 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 2002 | 1970 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.172″ | 0.204″ |
| Case length | 1.058″ | 1.02″ |
| Velocity | 2,375–2,650 fps | 2,100 fps |
| Energy | 200–325 ft·lb | 371 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 26,000 psi | 33,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.3–0.6 ft·lb | 10–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 150 yd |
FAQs
- Is .17 HMR faster than 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum?
- .17 HMR is faster — up to 2,650 fps versus 2,100 fps.
- Does .17 HMR hit harder than 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum?
- 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum carries more muzzle energy (371 vs 325 ft·lb).