17 Hornet Ammo For Sale

The .17 Hornet is a delightful little varmint cartridge that packs surprising
performance into a tiny package. Firing a diminutive .17-caliber bullet at very
high velocity, it delivers an impressively flat trajectory, almost no recoil, and a
mild report — while remaining economical to shoot and easy on pelts. A favorite of
fox hunters, predator callers, and varmint shooters who value precision and low
recoil, the modern .17 Hornet is a fast, fun, fur-friendly performer. At Trigger
Ammo Store, we carry .17 Hornet ammunition for this pint-sized speedster.

What Is the 17 Hornet?

While a .17 Hornet wildcat existed for decades, the modern factory version was
standardized by Hornady in 2012. It fires a tiny .172-caliber bullet at very high
velocity — often around 3,600+ fps — giving it a flat trajectory and remarkable
efficiency. Based loosely on the .22 Hornet lineage but necked down to .17 caliber,
it uses very little powder, produces minimal recoil and report, and delivers
explosive performance on small varmints. It’s a specialist’s cartridge — precise,
economical, and gentle to shoot.

What Is 17 Hornet Good For?

Fox & Small Predator Hunting

Its flat trajectory and explosive, frangible bullets make it excellent on foxes
and small predators, with minimal pelt damage — a favorite for fur hunters.

Varmint Hunting

Ideal for prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and small varmints at moderate to
longer ranges, where its flat trajectory shines.

Low-Recoil, Low-Report Shooting

Almost no recoil and a mild report make it pleasant to shoot and easier to spot
your own hits — great for high-volume and settled-area shooting.

Types of 17 Hornet Ammo We Carry

Polymer-Tip Varmint

Fast, explosive bullets (V-MAX-style) — the signature .17 Hornet load for
dramatic varmint performance.

Hollow Point / Match

Precision and rapidly-expanding bullets for varmints and small predators.

Common 17 Hornet Bullet Weights

The .17 Hornet uses tiny, light .172-caliber bullets, most commonly
15 to 25 grain. The 15–20 grain polymer-tip
loads are the fast, flat, explosive varmint favorites, reaching the cartridge’s
highest velocities. These featherweight bullets are exactly what give the .17
Hornet its flat trajectory and negligible recoil.

17 Hornet vs 22 Hornet vs 17 HMR

Three easily-confused cartridges, all distinct:

• .17 Hornet (this cartridge) — a centerfire firing a
  tiny .17 bullet very fast; flatter and faster than both below.
• .22 Hornet — a centerfire firing a larger .224
  bullet; more bullet weight, a bit less velocity.
• .17 HMR — a rimfire (.17 caliber); cheaper but
  slower and shorter-ranged than the .17 Hornet centerfire.

They are completely different, non-interchangeable cartridges for different
rifles. The .17 Hornet is the fast, flat centerfire step up from the .17 HMR
rimfire, in a smaller-bore alternative to the .22 Hornet. Always match ammo to your
rifle’s marked chambering.

Top 17 Hornet Ammo Brands

We stock .17 Hornet ammunition from the manufacturers varmint hunters trust,
including Hornady (which standardized the modern cartridge) and Winchester, plus
others as availability allows. From explosive V-MAX-style polymer-tip loads to
precision varmint ammo, we work to keep quality .17 Hornet in stock for this
specialty caliber.

Availability & Buying Tips

As a modern specialty varmint caliber with a smaller following, .17 Hornet ammo
is made by a limited group of manufacturers and isn’t stocked as deeply as
mainstream rounds. It pays to buy when you see your preferred load in stock — grab
enough for varmint season, and set a stock alert so you’re never caught short.

Shipping & Compliance

Orders ship quickly with secure, age-verified delivery in compliance with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws. By placing an order you confirm you are
at least 18 years of age (rifle ammunition; 21+ where required) and that it is
legal for you to purchase and receive ammunition at your delivery address. Some
states and localities restrict ammunition shipments — please review your local
regulations before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 17 Hornet best for?

The .17 Hornet is a specialist varmint and small-predator cartridge, prized for
its flat trajectory, very low recoil, mild report, and fur-friendly performance on
foxes, prairie dogs, and small varmints.

Is 17 Hornet the same as 17 HMR?

No — the .17 Hornet is a centerfire cartridge with more velocity and range than
the rimfire .17 HMR, though .17 HMR is cheaper. They are different,
non-interchangeable cartridges for different rifles.

Do you sell 17 Hornet ammo in bulk?

When available, yes — check our listings for the best pricing on in-stock loads,
though this specialty caliber is often sold in standard box quantities.

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