17 HMR – 20 Gr JSP – Remington Magnum Rimfire (20025 / R17HM2) – 500 Rounds

The 17 HMR is a flat-shooting varmint rimfire, and the heavier 20 grain bullet gives it a bit more punch for larger pests. This listing is Remington Magnum Rimfire 17 HMR 20 grain jacketed soft point ammo, MPN 20025, sold as 500 rounds. It is built for farm, ranch, and backyard varmint control.

Remington rates this load at 2,375 fps with 250 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Compared with the more common 17 grain loads, the 20 grain bullet trades a little speed for more weight and energy, which helps on groundhogs and foxes. The jacketed soft point expands on impact for quick, humane kills on small varmints, and its flat trajectory makes holdover simple out to about 150 yards. Because the bullet is light, wind drift becomes the main challenge at longer distances, so watch the flags.

This ammunition fits rifles chambered in 17 HMR, including the Savage 93R17 and A17, Ruger American Rimfire and 77/17, CZ 457, Henry lever and bolt actions, Marlin XT-17, Mossberg 817, and Browning T-Bolt. A common question is whether 17 HMR and 17 Mach 2 are interchangeable. They are not. The HMR is based on the longer 22 WMR case. Another common question is whether 17 HMR is enough for coyotes. It can work at close range with careful head or chest shots, but most hunters prefer a centerfire rifle for coyotes.

Remington 20025 is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in the USA. It uses rimfire priming in brass cases and cannot be reloaded. This listing ships as 10 boxes of 50 rounds for 500 rounds total from one lot. Rimfire accuracy can change from lot to lot, so buying a single lot and staying with it keeps your zero steady through a season of pest control. Check your zero at 100 yards whenever you open a new box, and record the holdovers at 150 so you can make quick, confident shots.