Cartridge comparison
.17 Hornet vs .17 Libra
.17 Hornet and .17 Libra are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .17 Hornet | .17 Libra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2012 | 2002 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.172″ | 0.1685″ |
| Case length | 1.35″ | 1.185″ |
| Max pressure | 50,000 psi | 62,366 psi |
| Recoil | 0.67–1.1 ft·lb | 0.6–0.7 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 400 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
