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What is a 17 HM2?
Jump to navigation Jump to search. The .17 Hornady Mach 2, or .17 HM2, is a rimfire cartridge introduced in 2004 by the ammunition manufacturer Hornady, following the successful launch in 2002 of the .17 HMR.
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.
Will over penetration be a problem with the 17 HMR?
Over penetration is unlikely to be a problem with the .17 HMR! The Hornady varmint load for the .17 HMR advertises the 17 grain V-Max bullet at a MV of 2550 fps and ME of 245 ft. lbs.
How accurate is the 17 HMR at 150 yards?
Early reports from the field suggest that consistent one shot kills on ground hogs are possible at 150 yards if the shooter has the skill to get the bullet into a vital spot. With its intrinsic MOA accuracy, the .17 HMR cartridge is accurate enough to score clean kills on small game at 150 yards.
What is a 17 Mach II?
The .17 Mach II (.17 HM2) is based off the CCI Stinger .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR) shell case that has the neck reduced to fit the .17 caliber. The .17 HM2 is a rimfire cartridge with 17 grain that has a velocity of 2,100 ft/s.
What is the Mach 2 velocity of a 17 HM2?
The .17 HM2 may or may not live up to its “Mach 2” name, depending on geographic location and conditions, with velocities out of a rifle of 2,100 ft/s (640 m/s). The velocity is nearly double that of a standard .22 LR, which results in a much flatter trajectory out to its 175-yard (160 m) effective range.
How many grains are in a 17 HM2 bullet?
It weighs only 17 grains (1.10 g) vs 30-40 grains (1.94-2.59 g) of a typical .22 LR bullet. The .17 HM2 may or may not live up to its “Mach 2” name, depending on geographic location and conditions, with velocities out of a rifle of 2,100 ft/s (640 m/s).