The Hornady Varmint Express Rimfire Ammo in 17 HM2 with a 17 gr V-Max bullet brings high-velocity, razor-fragmenting performance for serious varmint hunters and precision rimfire shooters, delivering about 2100 fps and roughly 166 ftlbs of muzzle energy to drive rapid expansion on prairie dogs, ground squirrels, coyotes at close to moderate ranges, or for sighting and high-value target work where clean terminal performance matters. This Hornady series is recognized for consistent ballistics and dependable feeding in bolt-actions and semi-automatics chambered for 17 HM2, with brass casings and Hornadys V-Max projectile engineered to shed weight quickly for quick, humane kills while maintaining accuracy out of short barrels common on varmint rigs. Originating from the United States, the cartridges bright yellow packaging and trusted Hornady name make inventory and selection easy at the range or in the field, and the ammunitions predictable velocity and energy profile help you pick the right zero and shot placement for effective control of small, fast-moving pests or focused target practice.