Which .17 HMR Product Lines Are Most Common?
Current observed prices are in the 30-day price summary at the top of this page, recomputed from tracked retailer listings. The table below lists common product lines by type, grain, and use.
| Product Line | Type | Grain | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCI .17 HMR | V-MAX | 17gr | Varmint |
| Hornady .17 HMR | V-MAX | 17gr | Varmint |
| CCI .17 HMR | FMJ | 20gr | Target / Plinking |
| Hornady .17 HMR | XTP | 20gr | Small Game |
| CCI .17 HMR | TNT | 17gr | Varmint (Frangible) |
| Winchester Varmint HV .17 HMR | Polymer Tip | 17gr | Varmint |
| Federal .17 HMR | Polymer Tip | 17gr | Varmint |
| Savage .17 HMR | AccuTip-V | 17gr | Varmint |
What .17 HMR Ammo Types Are Available?
- .17 HMR Varmint loads — 17gr V-MAX and polymer-tipped for prairie dogs, squirrels, and coyotes at range
- .17 HMR Target / FMJ loads — 20gr FMJ for target shooting and plinking at extended rimfire ranges
- .17 HMR Small Game loads — XTP and controlled-expansion for rabbits and other edible small game
How Much Does .17 HMR Ammo Cost Per Round in 2026?
The .17 HMR occupies a unique price point — more expensive than .22 LR but dramatically cheaper than any centerfire varmint cartridge. For shooters who want to reach out past 100 yards on varmints without centerfire costs, the .17 HMR fills that niche.
As of November 11, 2026, .17 HMR ammunition shows a median observed price of $0.327 per round across 24 tracked retailers, with most in-stock listings between $0.299 and $0.420 per round (30-day window, 1,854 daily-best observations across 81 products). By purpose, range/practice (FMJ-class) ammunition has a median of $0.270 per round and premium/defensive (JHP, hunting, match) has a median of $0.319 per round. Varmint loads are 17gr polymer-tipped bullets from CCI, Hornady, and Winchester. The 17gr V-MAX at 2,550 fps is the de facto standard — it fragments on impact and is used on prairie dogs and ground squirrels out to 200 yards. It costs several times more per round than .22 LR but offers roughly 3x the effective range.
FMJ and target loads use a 20gr full metal jacket bullet. CCI's 20gr FMJ is typically the lowest-cost way to shoot .17 HMR and is accurate enough for target work. The heavier bullet bucks wind slightly better than the 17gr V-MAX but doesn't fragment on varmints.
Small game loads use 20gr XTP hollow points designed for controlled expansion. Unlike the explosive V-MAX, the XTP expands without fragmenting — better for small game where you want to preserve meat.
Wind sensitivity warning: The .17 HMR's tiny 17–20gr bullets are extremely sensitive to wind. At 100 yards, a 10 mph crosswind deflects a 17gr V-MAX roughly 3 inches. At 200 yards, that becomes 12+ inches. The .17 HMR is a calm-day cartridge — in windy conditions, a .22 WMR or .22 LR at closer range may be more practical.
.17 HMR vs .22 LR — Cost and Capability
The .22 LR costs a fraction of .17 HMR per round (compare the two price pages for current figures). But the .17 HMR shoots flat to 150 yards where the .22 LR drops like a rock past 75. If your shooting is inside 75 yards, .22 LR is the clear value play. Beyond 100 yards on varmints, .17 HMR justifies the premium with dramatically better trajectory and terminal performance.
.17 HMR Market Trends
The .17 HMR market is stable with niche but loyal demand from varmint hunters and precision rimfire enthusiasts. CCI and Hornady dominate production. Availability improved significantly from the rimfire shortage years (2013–2016) and is now consistent. The cartridge saw renewed interest with the growing precision rimfire competition scene, though most competitors prefer .22 LR for its lower cost.
.17 HMR Ammo Brands — CCI, Hornady, Winchester & More
- CCI — V-MAX, TNT, and FMJ. The dominant .17 HMR producer with the widest variety.
- Hornady — V-MAX and XTP. Created the .17 HMR cartridge in partnership with Ruger.
- Winchester — Varmint HV polymer tip. Competitively priced.
- Federal — Polymer-tipped varmint loads. Solid alternative to CCI/Hornady.
Where to Buy .17 HMR Ammo Online
- MidwayUSA
- Lucky Gunner
- Palmetto State Armory — Competitive pricing
- Target Sports USA — Member pricing on bulk orders
- Sportsman's Warehouse — Online and in-store pickup
Related Calibers — .22 LR, .22 WMR, .223 Rem
- .22 LR — Lower cost per round, shorter range. Compared head to head in .22 LR vs .17 HMR.
- .223 Remington — Centerfire step-up, much more power, much more expensive
- .243 Winchester — Full centerfire varmint capability, good for coyotes and deer
- 5.56 NATO — Military spec .223, the standard AR-15 varmint option