Hornady Varmint Express .17 HM2 17gr V-Max Rimfire

Hornady Varmint Express Rimfire Ammunition

Hornady's Varmint Express line represents the pinnacle of rimfire ammunition engineering, specifically designed for serious varmint hunters pursuing prairie dogs, coyotes, foxes, and other small game.

Performance Specifications

• Caliber: .17 Hornady Mach 2
• Bullet Weight: 17 grains
• Bullet Type: V-Max with rapid fragmentation design
• Muzzle Velocity: 2100 feet per second
• Muzzle Energy: 166 foot-pounds
• Package: 50 rounds per box

Quality and Consistency

Every cartridge undergoes hand inspection by Hornady to eliminate cosmetic flaws and imperfections before it reaches you. The ammunition is loaded to exacting standards that ensure:

• Optimal pressure and velocity for consistent performance
• Lot-to-lot consistency so you can rely on the same ballistics shot after shot
• Reliable feeding through your rimfire rifle

Component Selection

Hornady's commitment to quality extends to every component:

• Brass: Carefully selected for corrosion resistance, proper hardness, and the ability to withstand maximum chamber pressures
• Primers: Matched to individual loads for quick, complete, and reliable ignition
• Powder: Precisely measured and matched to deliver accuracy and velocity

Ballistic Performance

The V-Max bullet design delivers tack-driving accuracy and dramatic expansion on impact. Rapid fragmentation at all velocities ensures consistent, effective performance on varmints at practical hunting distances.

Whether you're working prairie dog towns or hunting predators, Hornady Varmint Express ammunition delivers the speed, accuracy, and reliability serious varmint hunters demand.