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Technical Specifications:
Caliber: | .17 Hornet |
Bullet Diameter: | 0.172" | 4.37mm |
Primer Size: | Small Rifle (SR) |
Max. Case Length (l3): | 1.403" | 35.64mm |
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL: | 1.723" | 43.76mm |
Max. Standardized : | 53664 psi | 3700 bar |
Case Capacity: | 13.7 Grains of Water | 0.89 cm3 |
CID: | CID_18 |
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Letztes Update: | 2/20/2025 |
- The .17 Hornet (HOR-net) is a relatively new centerfire rifle cartridge released in 2012 by ammunition manufacturer Hornady. Based on the .22K-Hornet case, this round has quickly gained popularity among varmint and predator hunters due to its versatility, low recoil and high magazine capacity.The .17 Hornet offers velocities very similar to that of the .22 Hornet but with slightly more power and improved accuracy at short to medium ranges. It's specifically designed for use on smaller game animals such as groundhogs, coyotes, foxes and prairie dogs, but can also be used effectively for larger animals such as deer.
Technical specifications of caliber .17 Hornet, popular powders, suitable bullets and comprehensive load data for this caliber: When aggregating the ballistic performance of 52 suitable bullets for this caliber, you get an average powder charge of 9.1gr | 0.59g , an average muzzle velocity (V0) of 3149fps | 960m/s , and an average muzzle energy (E0) of 639 Joule.
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Weight vs. Velocity - Suitable Bullets for this Caliber
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Barrel Length Variation vs. Velocity - by Bullet Weight
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