17 Hornet

Handload Data

Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity,  pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may be excessive in others. All loads should be reduced by 5% as a starting point for development where cartridges have greater than 40 grains in capacity and 10% for cartridges with less than 40 grain capacity following safe handloading practices as represented in established mainstream reloading manuals. Presentation of these loads does not constitute a solicitation for their use, nor a recommendation.

Cartridge
17 Hornet
Firearm Ruger M77/17
Barrel Length 24″
Min – Max Case Length 1.350″ +0.0″/-0.020″
Min – Max Cartridge Overall Length 1.595″ – 1.720″
Primer CCI 400 Small Rifle
Bullet Diameter 0.1725″ +0.0″/-0.003″
Reloading Dies Hornady Custom Grade
Bullet Type  Bullet Weight
Grains
Net H2O
Grains
Capacity
COL” Powder Type Powder Charge
Grains
Muzzle Velocity
fps
Muzzle Energy
ft/lbs
Hornady V-Max 20 12.6 1.720 AA1680 12.4 3762 629
Hornady V-Max 20 12.6 1.720 300 MP 10.0 3628 585
Hornady V-Max 20 12.6 1.720 L’il Gun 10.2 3665 597
Hornady V-Max 20 12.6 1.720 IMR4227 10.5 3620 582
Nosler FB Poly 20 12.2 1.720 AA1680 12.5 3748 624
Nosler FB Poly 20 12.2 1.720 300 MP 10.2 3651 592
Nosler FB Poly 20 12.2 1.720 L’il Gun 10.4 3703 609
Nosler FB Poly 20 12.2 1.720 IMR4227 10.3 3614 580
Hornady HP 25 12.1 1.720 AA1680 11.4 3390 638
Hornady HP 25 12.1 1.720 H4198 11.5 3383 635
Hornady HP 25 12.1 1.720 L’il Gun 9.6 3436 656
Hornady HP 25 12.1 1.720 IMR4227 10.0 3353 624
Berger Varmint HP 25 12.2 1.720 AA1680 11.4 3402 514
Berger Varmint HP 25 12.2 1.720 H4198 11.5 3392 511
Berger Varmint HP 25 12.2 1.720 L’il Gun 9.6 3426 521
Berger Varmint HP 25 12.2 1.720 IMR4227 10.0 3368 504

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