Is Hornady 17 Mach 2 the same as 17HMR?
The 17 HMR is a very popular round, available from multiple manufacturers — CCI, Hornady, and now Norma. The 17 Mach 2 (HM2) is making a resurgence, as it is less expensive than 17 HMR and it can be shot from rifles converted from . 22 LR since it shares the . 22 LR cartridge OAL.
What gun uses 17 Mach 2 ammo?
17 HM2 is based on the . 22 Long Rifle “Stinger” case, necked down to . 17 caliber (4.5 mm) and using a bullet weighing less than half the weight of a typical ….
| .17 Hornady Mach 2 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CCI/Hornady/Eley |
| Produced | 2004–Present |
| Specifications | |
| Parent case | .22 Stinger |
Can you shoot 17 Vmax in a 17 HMR?
Registered. Don’t fire them in a 17HMR.
What is the difference between 22 mag and 17 HMR?
While the 17 HMR boasts a superior velocity at all ranges, the 22 WMR is able to deliver greater energy throughout either round’s effective range thanks to its far heavier bullet. Energy is only one factor that determines how deadly a bullet performs upon finding its target.
What is the difference between a 17 HMR and a 17 WSM?
17 WSM comes in at $0.30 to $0.35 per round—so if cost is an issue, the HMR may have a bit more appeal. The . 17 HMR also has more ammunition choices; with options from Hornady, Remington, Winchester, CCI, Federal and Browning. Looking at field performance, I find the WSM cartridge a better choice for the longer shots.
Can you shoot 17 HM2 in 22?
Because the 17 Mach 2 fits . 22 LR magazines and has the same OAL and rim size, it can be shot from a Vudoo . 22 LR action. Just spin on a 17 HM2-chambered barrel, get some ammo, and you are good to go.
What’s the best 17 HMR ammo?
In no particular order, here are my findings.
- Hornady 20-grain HP XTP Varmint Express. •
- CCI 20-grain FMJ. •
- Winchester Varmint HV 17-grain V-Max. •
- Hornady 17-grain V-Max Varmint Express. •
- CCI A17 17-grain Varmint Tip. •
- Federal Premium V-Shok 17-grain TNT HP. •