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Last updated November 11, 2026

.17 HMR varmint ammo prices

Compare 17gr V-MAX and polymer-tipped varmint loads across retailers.

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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 varmint 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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Common .17 HMR varmint loads by product line

Product LineGrainType
CCI V-MAX17grPolymer Tip
Hornady V-MAX17grPolymer Tip
Winchester Varmint HV17grPolymer Tip
CCI TNT17grHP (Frangible)

What to know about .17 HMR varmint ammo

The 17gr V-MAX at 2,550 fps is the de facto standard .17 HMR varmint load. It fragments on impact and is used on prairie dogs and ground squirrels at ranges beyond the practical reach of .22 LR. Effective to 200 yards on small targets in calm conditions. CCI TNT is a hollow-point frangible alternative that performs similarly. All varmint-weight .17 HMR is extremely wind-sensitive, and drift grows quickly outside calm conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the effective varmint range of .17 HMR?
.17 HMR carries sufficient energy for prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and groundhogs at approximately 150–200 yards. The 17gr V-MAX bullet travels at about 2,550 fps and is designed for rapid expansion on small targets.
How does .17 HMR compare to .22 LR for varmints?
.17 HMR offers a flatter trajectory and more energy at range than .22 LR. At 100 yards, .17 HMR drops about 2 inches vs 12+ inches for .22 LR. The tradeoff: .17 HMR costs several times more per round than .22 LR, and is more wind-sensitive due to lighter bullets.
Which .17 HMR varmint loads does this page compare?
Hornady V-MAX 17gr is the original .17 HMR load. CCI A17 17gr is optimized for semi-automatic rifles. Both use bullets designed for rapid expansion on varmint-sized targets.