Lindcott Armory Compare / .17 Hornet vs .22 Hornet
Cartridge comparison
.17 Hornet vs .22 Hornet
.17 Hornet is faster (4,000 vs 3,100 fps).
.17 Hornet →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.22 Hornet →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .17 Hornet | .22 Hornet | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2012 | 1930 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.172″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.349″ | 1.403″ |
| Velocity | 3,650–4,000 fps | 2,600–3,100 fps |
| Energy | 500–650 ft·lb | 400–650 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 50,000 psi | 49,000 psi |
| Recoil | 3–4.5 ft·lb | 3–4.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 250 yd |
FAQs
- Is .17 Hornet faster than .22 Hornet?
- .17 Hornet is faster — up to 4,000 fps versus 3,100 fps.