.17 HMR vs .22 LR - Price, Recoil & Ballistics Compared

Side-by-side price comparison with live market data

Current Prices

Metric.17 HMR.22 LR
Lowest Price$0.232/rd—
Midpoint (per product)$0.322/rd$0.123/rd
Range / practice midpoint$0.299/rd$0.116/rd
Defensive / premium midpoint$0.320/rd$0.115/rd
Highest Price$0.659/rd—
Products Tracked95290
Retailers1921

Prices reflect 30-day observed in-stock data across tracked online retailers. Updated daily.

.17 HMR

Observed 30-day price distribution

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

Observed 30-Day Price Range (Per Round): median: 0.322, lowest: 0.232, highest: 0.659, sample size: 2557.

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

Prices last updated September 26, 2026 · 95 listings tracked across 19 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.

.22 LR

IronScout provides observed price and availability data for .22 LR ammo prices ammunition across tracked online retailers. Data reflects historical price observations and does not include purchase recommendations.

Observed 30-Day Price (Per Round): median: 0.123, sample size: 6131.

Prices last updated September 26, 2026 · 290 listings tracked across 21 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How do .17 HMR and .22 LR midpoint prices compare?
.17 HMR shows a per-product midpoint of $0.32/rd and .22 LR $0.12/rd. Prices are observed across tracked online retailers and updated daily.
Should I choose .17 HMR or .22 LR?
The choice between .17 HMR and .22 LR depends on your firearm, intended use, and budget. IronScout provides pricing and availability data to help inform your decision — not recommendations. Compare current prices for both calibers on IronScout.

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