17 HMR Ballistics Chart Hornady
The Hornady 17 HMR Ballistics Chart provides a useful way to compare the performance of different 17 HMR bullet options. This chart covers three Hornady loads: 15.5-grain NTX, 17-grain V-MAX, and 20-grain XTP.
You can compare their muzzle velocity, velocity at 100 and 200 yards, energy, and trajectory figures. The data helps show how bullet weight and construction relate to the published performance of each load.
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Hornady 17 HMR Ballistics Chart
The following tables contain the figures for all three Hornady 17 HMR loads. Velocity is measured in feet per second (FPS), energy in foot-pounds (ft-lb), and trajectory in inches.
17 HMR Velocity Chart
| Hornady Cartridge | Bullet | Item # | Muzzle (FPS) | 100 Yards (FPS) | 200 Yards (FPS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 HMR | 15.5 gr. NTX® | 83171 | 2,525 | 1,830 | 1,291 |
| 17 HMR | 17 gr. V-MAX® | 83170 | 2,550 | 1,902 | 1,379 |
| 17 HMR | 20 gr. XTP® | 83172 | 2,375 | 1,755 | 1,274 |
17 HMR Energy Chart
| Hornady Cartridge | Bullet | Item # | Muzzle (ft-lb) | 100 Yards (ft-lb) | 200 Yards (ft-lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 HMR | 15.5 gr. NTX® | 83171 | 219 | 115 | 57 |
| 17 HMR | 17 gr. V-MAX® | 83170 | 245 | 137 | 72 |
| 17 HMR | 20 gr. XTP® | 83172 | 250 | 137 | 72 |
17 HMR Trajectory Chart
| Hornady Cartridge | Bullet | Item # | Muzzle (in) | 100 Yards (in) | 200 Yards (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 HMR | 15.5 gr. NTX® | 83171 | -1.5 | 0 | -10 |
| 17 HMR | 17 gr. V-MAX® | 83170 | -1.5 | 0 | -8.5 |
| 17 HMR | 20 gr. XTP® | 83172 | -1.5 | 0 | -9.9 |
Comparing Hornady 17 HMR Bullet Options
Hornady offers different bullet designs and weights for the 17 HMR cartridge. The three loads in this chart have different published velocity, energy, and trajectory figures.
15.5 Grain NTX
The 15.5-grain NTX load has a listed muzzle velocity of 2,525 FPS and muzzle energy of 219 ft-lb. Its velocity is 1,830 FPS at 100 yards and 1,291 FPS at 200 yards.
The trajectory figures show 0 inches at 100 yards and -10 inches at 200 yards.
17 Grain V-MAX
The 17-grain V-MAX has the highest listed muzzle velocity among these three loads at 2,550 FPS. Its muzzle energy is 245 ft-lb, with 1,902 FPS at 100 yards and 1,379 FPS at 200 yards.
Its listed 200-yard trajectory is -8.5 inches.
20 Grain XTP
The 20-grain XTP has a muzzle velocity of 2,375 FPS and muzzle energy of 250 ft-lb. At 100 yards, its listed velocity is 1,755 FPS, decreasing to 1,274 FPS at 200 yards.
Its energy is listed at 137 ft-lb at 100 yards and 72 ft-lb at 200 yards.
Understanding the 17 HMR Ballistics Data
What Does Muzzle Velocity Mean?
Muzzle velocity is the speed of a bullet as it leaves the firearm’s barrel. In this chart, the listed muzzle velocities range from 2,375 to 2,550 FPS across the three Hornady loads.
What Does Bullet Energy Mean?
Bullet energy describes the kinetic energy associated with a moving bullet. The figures in the chart are measured in foot-pounds. Energy changes as the bullet travels downrange and loses velocity.
How Should You Read the Trajectory Figures?
Trajectory describes the bullet’s position relative to the line of sight at a given distance. The figures in this chart show -1.5 inches at the muzzle and 0 inches at 100 yards for all three loads, followed by different 200-yard figures.
Actual results can vary with firearm characteristics, ammunition, and environmental conditions. Use the listed figures as reference data rather than guaranteed results for every firearm.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Hornady 17 HMR Ballistics Chart
1. What is the muzzle velocity of Hornady 17 HMR ammunition?
The three listed Hornady loads have muzzle velocities of 2,525 FPS for the 15.5-grain NTX, 2,550 FPS for the 17-grain V-MAX, and 2,375 FPS for the 20-grain XTP.
2. What is the velocity of 17 HMR at 100 yards?
The listed 100-yard velocities are 1,830 FPS for the NTX, 1,902 FPS for the V-MAX, and 1,755 FPS for the XTP.
3. What is the velocity of 17 HMR at 200 yards?
The chart lists 1,291 FPS for the 15.5-grain NTX, 1,379 FPS for the 17-grain V-MAX, and 1,274 FPS for the 20-grain XTP.
4. How much energy does Hornady 17 HMR produce?
Muzzle energy ranges from 219 to 250 ft-lb across the three loads shown. The 15.5-grain NTX is listed at 219 ft-lb, the 17-grain V-MAX at 245 ft-lb, and the 20-grain XTP at 250 ft-lb.
5. What is the 200-yard trajectory of Hornady 17 HMR?
The listed 200-yard trajectory figures are -10 inches for the NTX, -8.5 inches for the V-MAX, and -9.9 inches for the XTP.
6. What bullet weights are included in this Hornady 17 HMR chart?
This chart includes three bullet weights: 15.5 grains, 17 grains, and 20 grains.
7. Which Hornady 17 HMR load has the highest listed muzzle velocity?
The 17-grain V-MAX has the highest listed muzzle velocity in this chart at 2,550 FPS.
8. Which Hornady 17 HMR load has the highest listed muzzle energy?
The 20-grain XTP has the highest listed muzzle energy at 250 ft-lb.
9. What does FPS mean in a 17 HMR ballistics chart?
FPS means feet per second. It is the measurement used to describe how fast a bullet travels.
10. Why does 17 HMR velocity decrease at longer distances?
A bullet loses velocity as it travels through the air because of aerodynamic drag. This is why the listed 100-yard and 200-yard velocities are lower than the muzzle velocities.
17 HMR Reference
Manufacturer-published ballistic information for 17 HMR ammunition, including velocity, energy, trajectory, and bullet performance, can be consulted through Hornady.
