Lindcott Armory Compare / .17 Hornet vs .17 Remington
Cartridge comparison
.17 Hornet vs .17 Remington
.17 Remington is faster (4,500 vs 4,000 fps); .17 Remington carries more energy (900 vs 650 ft·lb); .17 Hornet recoils less.
.17 Hornet →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.17 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .17 Hornet | .17 Remington | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2012 | 1971 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.172″ | 0.172″ |
| Case length | 1.349″ | 1.796″ |
| Velocity | 3,650–4,000 fps | 4,000–4,500 fps |
| Energy | 500–650 ft·lb | 710–900 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 50,000 psi | 63,000 psi |
| Recoil | 3–4.5 ft·lb | 3.5–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .17 Hornet faster than .17 Remington?
- .17 Remington is faster — up to 4,500 fps versus 4,000 fps.
- Does .17 Hornet hit harder than .17 Remington?
- .17 Remington carries more muzzle energy (900 vs 650 ft·lb).