Cartridge comparison
.17 Hornet vs .221 Remington Fireball
.17 Hornet and .221 Remington Fireball are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .17 Hornet | .221 Remington Fireball | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Pistol |
| Introduced | 2012 | 1963 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.172″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.35″ | 1.4″ |
| Max pressure | 50,000 psi | 52,000 psi |
| Recoil | 3–4.5 ft·lb | 3.5–5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 200 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.