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Last updated November 11, 2026

.17 HMR small game ammo prices

Compare controlled-expansion loads for rabbits and edible small game.

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Observed 30-day price distribution

IronScout provides observed price and availability data for .17 HMR ammunition across tracked online retailers. Data reflects historical price observations and does not include purchase recommendations.

These figures cover all tracked .17 HMR listings, not only .17 HMR small game loads.

Observed 30-Day Price Range (Per Round): median: $0.327, lowest: $0.232, 95th-percentile high: $0.420, sample size: 1854.

Lowest observed price in the trailing 7-day window: $0.232.

Prices last updated November 11, 2026 · 81 listings tracked across 24 retailers · 31 days with data in the 30-day window

How we calculate this

SQL PERCENTILE_CONT over daily-best per-product-per-day observed in-stock prices

  • Daily-best is MIN(price_per_round) per (caliber, product, UTC day).
  • Only in-stock observations included.
  • Coverage varies by retailer and source.
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.17 HMR small game loads by product line

Product LineGrainType
Hornady XTP20grHollow Point
CCI GamePoint20grJSP

What to know about .17 HMR small game ammo

When you want to keep the meat, V-MAX varmint loads are too destructive — they fragment on impact and ruin edible tissue. The 20gr Hornady XTP and CCI GamePoint use controlled-expansion designs that expand without fragmenting, creating a clean wound channel suitable for rabbits, squirrels, and other small game. These heavier 20gr bullets also handle wind slightly better than 17gr options, making them more practical in field conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

How does .17 HMR perform on squirrels?
.17 HMR V-MAX bullets expand explosively and can damage meat on squirrels at close range. 20gr XTP and gamepoint loads are designed to expand less violently. Head shots limit meat damage with any bullet type.
How does .17 HMR perform on rabbits?
.17 HMR retains energy to 150+ yards. Its expanding tip can damage more meat than .22 LR at close range, while retaining more energy than .22 LR at longer ranges.
What is the effective range of .17 HMR on small game?
.17 HMR is effective on small game to approximately 150–200 yards depending on conditions. Beyond 150 yards, wind becomes a significant factor with the lightweight 17gr bullet.