What is the 17 HMR rifle?
What is the 17 HMR rifle?
The .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire, or .17 HMR, is a high-powered and highly accurate rifle cartridge. The .17 HMR boasts a fast flight path and flat trajectory, leading to its incredible accuracy. This also means it does better at longer ranges.
What is the muzzle velocity of the 17 HMR Hornady?
As a rule the faster the muzzle velocity the shorter the bullets time in flight and there for a flatter trajectory and less drop. The muzzle velocity of the 17 HMR Hornady 20 gr Ammo is 2,375 fps compared to the 2,525 fps of the 17 HMR Hornady 15.5 gr Ammo.
What is the BC of 17 HMR Hornady 20 gr ammo?
The Bullet Ballistic Coefficient for 17 HMR Hornady 20 gr Ammo is .125 compared to the 17 HMR Hornady 15.5 gr Ammo with a BC of .115. The 17 HMR Hornady 20 gr Ammo has less drag than the 17 HMR Hornady 15.5 gr Ammo.
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What is the 17 HMR muzzle energy of a bullet?
The 17 HMR muzzle energy is the kinetic energy of the bullet as it leaves the muzzle. Generally the heavier and faster the bullet the more damage it will do to the intended target. As you can see the 17 HMR Hornady 20 gr Ammo has a higher muzzle energy from zero to 200 yards in comparison to the 17 HMR Hornady 15.5 gr Ammo.
Does the CZ 17 HMR have a dirty barrel?
The CZ .17 HMR seems to be the worst affected by this problem and has been noticed to lose accuracy due to a dirty barrel just after a few dozen rounds. The .17 HMR is a lightweight bullet. It shoots really flat, but the wind is its biggest enemy. The round is capable of hitting targets accurately out to 200 yards.
What is the best HMR rifle on the market?
There’s nothing more you can expect from a rifle of this caliber and class. The Savage 93R17 is the best .17 HMR rifle on the market. It has a heavy profile bull barrel, an adjustable trigger, two stage safety and a wooden stock. Plus the scope and sling mounts along with the detachable magazine make it complete.
