17 HMR – 20 Gr FMJ – CCI (0055) – 1000 Rounds

This 17 HMR load (0055) fills a niche that many rimfire shooters overlook until they actually need it. CCI loads this cartridge with a 20 grain full metal jacket bullet instead of the more common hollow point or polymer-tip design. That changes how the round behaves on impact. The FMJ bullet reduces surface disruption and limits excessive fragmentation. As a result, this load works well for hunters who want cleaner penetration on small game without the explosive effect common to lighter varmint bullets.

CCI rates this ammunition at 2,375 fps with 250 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Therefore, it still delivers the flat trajectory and high-speed handling that made 17 HMR popular in the first place. The heavier 20 grain bullet also handles wind slightly better than many lighter 17 grain options. Meanwhile, recoil stays extremely light. Shooters can track impacts through the optic and stay on target during quick follow-up shots.

The FMJ design gives this load a different role than standard varmint ammunition. Hollow points and V-MAX bullets excel at violent expansion. However, this load focuses more on controlled penetration and dependable feeding. Consequently, it works especially well for small game hunters who want less meat damage on rabbits and similar game animals.

CCI also maintains strong rimfire consistency. That matters with 17 HMR because velocity spread and ignition quality directly affect accuracy at longer distances. Moreover, the brass cases feed smoothly in bolt-action rifles, semi-autos, and lever guns chambered for 17 HMR.

Each box contains 50 rounds. Each case includes 20 boxes, totaling 1000 rounds. That quantity fits high-volume shooters, regular varmint hunters, and anyone who trains heavily with rimfire rifles.

This is a specialized 17 HMR load with a practical purpose. It shoots flat, penetrates consistently, and gives rimfire shooters an FMJ option that behaves differently than traditional explosive varmint rounds.