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Cartridge comparison

.17 Hornet vs .22 Hornet

.17 Hornet and .22 Hornet are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.17 Hornet.22 Hornet
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20121930
Bullet diameter0.172″0.2244″
Case length1.35″1.4031″
Max pressure50,000 psi49,000 psi
Recoil3–4.5 ft·lb3–4.5 ft·lb
Effective range300 yd200 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.

ToolOverlay .17 Hornet and .22 Hornet trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare