CCI ammunition in .17 HMR (part no. 49) loads a standard 17-grain V-Max bullet, pairing CCI’s rimfire case manufacturing with Hornady’s proven polymer-tipped varmint bullet. CCI Ammunition loads this at the standard 17-grain weight most .17 HMR rifles are sighted around, delivering the flat trajectory and rapid, explosive terminal performance the cartridge is known for. The V-Max’s polymer tip initiates consistent expansion on impact, the same terminal performance that has made V-Max a favorite bullet across multiple calibers. This rimfire ammunition gives .17 HMR shooters a proven bullet design at a competitive price.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .17 HMR, a flat-shooting rimfire cartridge built for varmint hunting.
• The bullet weighs 17 grains, the standard weight most .17 HMR rifles are sighted around.
• The bullet type is V-Max, Hornady’s polymer-tipped design built for rapid expansion.
• The case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and consistent feeding.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, a practical count for a day in the varmint field.
• Forty boxes ship per case, letting varmint hunters buy by the case for the best per-round value.
• Cost runs about $0.33 per round, competitive pricing for a name-brand tipped .17 HMR load.
• Shipping weight per box runs 0.4 pounds, useful for shooters planning a case-quantity order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a CCI cartridge use a Hornady-branded bullet? CCI licenses Hornady’s proven V-Max bullet design for this loading, combining CCI’s rimfire case and primer manufacturing with a bullet design already well regarded for varmint work.

Is 17-grain the standard .17 HMR bullet weight? Yes, 17 grains is the original and most common .17 HMR weight, and most .17 HMR rifles are rifled and sighted with that weight in mind.

Buy CCI 17 HMR 17gr V-Max

The standard weight and a proven bullet design at a competitive price make this a dependable go-to for a day in the varmint field. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.