HSM .17 Hornet 20-grain V-Max ammunition (brand part no. 17Hornet-1-N) loads one of the flattest-shooting varmint cartridges available with a bullet purpose-built for explosive expansion on small game. HSM pairs the .17 Hornet’s high velocity with a 20-grain polymer-tipped V-Max bullet, a design that initiates rapid, violent expansion on impact for dramatic results on varmints and predators without excessive pelt or hide damage on larger targets. The .17 Hornet’s light recoil and flat trajectory make it an easy cartridge to shoot accurately at extended range, which matters when the target is a prairie dog or coyote at 200-plus yards. For varmint hunters who want speed, precision, and minimal report, this is a dedicated small-bore rifle ammunition load built for the job.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .17 Hornet, a flat-shooting, light-recoiling cartridge built for varmint and predator hunting.
- The bullet weighs 20 grains, a light, fast-flying weight typical of the .17 Hornet cartridge.
- The bullet uses Hornady’s V-Max polymer tip design.
- The polymer tip initiates rapid, explosive expansion on impact, ideal for dramatic terminal performance on varmints.
- That fast expansion also limits over-penetration, useful when hide or pelt damage matters on predator hunts.
- Each box holds 20 rounds, a standard count for a range or field session.
- Cost works out to about 1.23 dollars per round, competitive for factory-loaded .17 Hornet ammunition.
- HSM packages this load in cases of 25 boxes, totaling 500 rounds for high-volume varmint hunters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the V-Max bullet good for varmint hunting? Its polymer tip initiates rapid, violent expansion on impact, producing dramatic terminal results on small game and predators.
Is the .17 Hornet a low-recoil cartridge? Yes, it is known for very light recoil and a flat trajectory, making it easy to shoot accurately at extended varmint range.
Buy HSM .17 Hornet 20gr V-Max Ammo
Prairie dog towns and coyote calling both reward a cartridge that shoots flat and hits hard for its size, and the .17 Hornet V-Max delivers both. Stock a box or a case before the next varmint outing. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.
