Lindcott Armory Compare / .17 Hornet vs .221 Remington Fireball
Cartridge comparison
.17 Hornet vs .221 Remington Fireball
.17 Hornet is faster (4,000 vs 2,800 fps); .221 Remington Fireball carries more energy (870 vs 650 ft·lb); .17 Hornet recoils less.
.17 Hornet →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.221 Remington Fireball →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .17 Hornet | .221 Remington Fireball | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Pistol |
| Introduced | 2012 | 1963 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.172″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.349″ | 1.4″ |
| Velocity | 3,650–4,000 fps | 2,400–2,800 fps |
| Energy | 500–650 ft·lb | 510–870 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 50,000 psi | 52,000 psi |
| Recoil | 3–4.5 ft·lb | 3.5–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .17 Hornet faster than .221 Remington Fireball?
- .17 Hornet is faster — up to 4,000 fps versus 2,800 fps.
- Does .17 Hornet hit harder than .221 Remington Fireball?
- .221 Remington Fireball carries more muzzle energy (870 vs 650 ft·lb).