CCI A17 Varmint Tip .17 HMR 17gr ammunition (CCI part no. 949CC) was engineered around the Savage Arms A17 semi-automatic rifle. CCI says it optimized the load for feeding and function in that rifle, and that it produces muzzle velocities 100 fps faster than other 17 HMR loads with the same bullet weight. The Varmint Tip bullet provides rapid expansion for quick, clean kills, and the case is made and primed by CCI with an exclusive headstamp. This 200-round box suits varmint shooters who want one load for a long day. CCI Ammunition says it can also be fired through bolt-action 17 HMR firearms.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is .17 HMR, the chambering of the Savage A17 this load was built around.
• Bullet weight is 17 grains, as published for this item.
• The bullet is a Varmint Tip design, which CCI says provides rapid expansion.
• Muzzle velocity is 2650 fps, which CCI states is 100 fps faster than other 17 HMR loads of the same weight.
• The ballistic coefficient is .128, a figure that describes how well the bullet resists drag.
• The case is CCI-made and primed, with an exclusive headstamp.
• The box holds 200 rounds, a large supply for extended varmint shooting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this load made for the Savage A17? Yes. CCI built the load around the Savage Arms A17 semi-automatic rifle and optimized it for feeding and function there, and it can also be fired through bolt-action 17 HMR firearms.

How does it differ from other .17 HMR loads? CCI says it produces muzzle velocities 100 fps faster than other 17 HMR loads with the same bullet weight.

What cautions does CCI print for this ammunition? CCI states that to avoid serious injury you should not use it in semi-automatic firearms without consulting your firearms manufacturer, and that it should be used only in modern firearms in good condition marked for 17 HMR cartridges.

Buy the CCI A17 Varmint Tip .17 HMR 17gr Ammunition, 200-Round Box

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