.17 HM2
.22 LR-length case necked to .17 (Mach 2). Flatter than the .22 LR for squirrels and pests.
Good for: Small game, Pests
A typical factory load is a 17 gr V-Max bullet at about 2,100 ft/s, with roughly 166 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle.
Typical load
17 grV-MaxMuzzle speed
2,100 ft/sMuzzle energy
166 ft-lbsTypical BC (G1)
0.125maker's published G1Twist rate
1:9Practical range
100 ydPoint-blank range
123 yd2" vital zoneOn the Rimfire chart
Made for
.22 LR-length case necked to .17 (Mach 2). Flatter than the .22 LR for squirrels and pests.
Typical load
17 grV-Max
Typical muzzle fps
2,100ft/s
Typical muzzle energy
166ft-lbs
Typical BC (G1)
0.125maker's published G1
Twist rate for typical load
1:9
Practical range
100 yd
MPBR
123 yd2" vital zone · Near zero 27 yd · Far zero 108 yd · Min PBR 8 yd · Max PBR 123 yd · Sight-in @50 0.80" high · 151 yd 4" vital zone · Near zero 21 yd · Far zero 132 yd · Min PBR 0 yd · Max PBR 151 yd · Sight-in @50 1.47" high
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Speed, energy and BC are typical figures for the listed load; real numbers vary by brand, lot and barrel length. Always check the ammo maker's data for your exact load.