17 HMR – 17 Gr V-Max – CCI (0049) – 1000 Rounds

CCI makes much of the rimfire ammunition sold in the United States, and its 17 HMR V-Max load is a go-to choice for farmers and varmint hunters. This listing is CCI 17 HMR 17 grain Hornady V-Max ammo, MPN 0049, sold as a 1,000 round case for groundhogs, prairie dogs, crows, and other small pests.

CCI rates this load at 2,550 fps with 245 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The 17 grain V-Max is a polymer-tipped bullet that breaks up rapidly on impact, producing quick kills on small animals and reducing the chance of a ricochet. High velocity gives a flat path that makes 100 to 150 yard shots much easier than with a 22 LR or 22 WMR. This is a varmint load for small animals and is not suitable for deer, coyotes at long range, or other larger game.

This ammunition fits rifles and handguns chambered in 17 HMR, including the Savage 93R17 and A17, CZ 457, Ruger American Rimfire and 77/17, Henry Lever Action 17 HMR, Mossberg 817, and Ruger Single-Six convertible revolvers. A common question is whether CCI and Federal 17 HMR loads shoot to the same point of impact. They may be close, but small differences in velocity and bullet seating can shift groups, so re-check zero when you switch brands. Another common question is whether 17 HMR is good for squirrels. It works, but its rapid fragmentation can damage meat, so many hunters aim for the head.

CCI 0049 is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in the USA by CCI in Lewiston, Idaho. Each round is non-corrosive and uses a rimfire case that is not reloadable. This listing ships as 20 boxes of 50 rounds for a total of 1,000 rounds from one lot. That supply covers a long season of pest control and keeps your zero consistent from the first box to the last.