Cartridge comparison
.17 Mach IV vs .17 Remington Fireball
.17 Mach IV and .17 Remington Fireball are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .17 Mach IV | .17 Remington Fireball | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Centerfire Rifle |
| Introduced | 1963 | 2007 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.172″ | 0.172″ |
| Case length | 1.4″ | 1.4098″ |
| Max pressure | 48,000 psi | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | 1.3–1.4 ft·lb | 1.4–1.9 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 250 yd | 300 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.
