Hornady Varmint Express .17 HMR 20gr XTP Hollow Point

Hornady Varmint Express ammunition in .17 HMR (part no. 83172) loads a 20-grain XTP hollow point, a heavier .17 HMR option built for rapid, violent expansion on varmints and small predators. Hornady designed the XTP (eXtreme Terminal Performance) bullet with a serrated jacket that peels back consistently on impact, delivering explosive terminal performance from a rimfire cartridge known for exactly that reputation. The .17 HMR’s flat trajectory and light recoil make it a favorite for shooters who spend a day working a field for prairie dogs or other varmints. This rimfire ammunition pairs that flat-shooting platform with a bullet built to end the shot decisively.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .17 HMR, a flat-shooting rimfire cartridge built for varmint hunting.
• The bullet weighs 20 grains, a heavier .17 HMR option for added downrange energy.
• The bullet type is XTP hollow point, Hornady’s serrated-jacket design built for rapid expansion.
• The case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and consistent feeding.
• Hornady markets this under its Varmint Express line, built specifically for varmint and predator hunting.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, a practical count for a day in the varmint field.
• Cost runs about $0.27 per round, reasonable pricing for a purpose-built varmint rimfire load.
• Shipping weight per box runs 0.4 pounds, useful for shooters planning a case-quantity order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does XTP stand for and what does it do? XTP stands for eXtreme Terminal Performance, Hornady’s serrated-jacket hollow point design built to expand rapidly and consistently on impact, ideal for varmint work.

Why choose 20-grain over the lighter 17-grain .17 HMR loads? The heavier 20-grain bullet carries more downrange energy, a trade some varmint hunters prefer over the flatter trajectory of the lighter 17-grain options.

Buy Hornady Varmint Express .17 HMR 20gr

A flat-shooting rimfire with a bullet built to end the shot decisively is exactly what a day in the varmint field calls for. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.