17 HMR – 17 Gr V-Max – Federal Premium (P771) – 1000 Rounds

The 17 HMR made rimfire varmint hunting flatter and more precise, and the 17 grain V-Max is the bullet most shooters associate with it. This listing is Federal Premium Varmint and Predator 17 HMR 17 grain Hornady V-Max ammo, MPN P771, sold as a 1,000 round case for groundhog, prairie dog, and squirrel hunters.

Federal rates this load at 2,530 fps with 242 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The polymer-tipped V-Max bullet fragments rapidly on small animals, which reduces ricochet risk and delivers quick, humane kills on varmints. Its speed keeps the trajectory flat out to about 150 to 200 yards, making hits easier than with a 22 LR. The bullet is very light and is designed for varmints and small pests, not for deer or larger animals.

This ammunition fits rifles and handguns chambered in 17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire, including the Savage 93R17, CZ 457, Ruger American Rimfire and 77/17, Henry lever actions, Marlin XT-17, and the Ruger Single-Six revolver in 17 HMR. A common question is whether 17 HMR and 22 WMR are interchangeable. They are not. The 17 HMR is a necked-down 22 WMR case with a much smaller bullet. Another common question is how wind affects the 17 HMR. A gusty crosswind can push it several inches at 150 yards, so watch the wind on longer shots.

Federal P771 is new production ammunition, not reloads, loaded in Anoka, Minnesota. Each round is non-corrosive and uses a rimfire case that is not reloadable. This case ships as 20 boxes of 50 rounds for a total of 1,000 rounds from one lot. A full case covers a long season of varmint control on one zero, and keeping the same lot helps you learn exact holdovers. Store the boxes cool and dry for the best shelf life, and zero your scope with this exact load.