The Hornady Varmint Express Rimfire Ammo 17 HMR 17 gr. V-Max is a purpose-built load from Hornadys Varmint Express series that delivers the high velocity, flat trajectory, and controlled fragmentation you rely on when chasing varmints and pests at extended rimfire ranges. With a 17-grain V-Max projectile producing approximately 2,550 fps and about 245 ftlbs of muzzle energy from a standard 17 HMR platform, this cartridge gives you reliable terminal performance on coyotes, ground squirrels, and other small to medium targets while offering the accuracy hunters and shooters demand for precise follow-up shots. The brass casing promotes consistent chambering and extraction in bolt-action and semi-auto rifles chambered for 17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire, and the U.S.-made pedigree pairs well with match-grade optics and dedicated varmint rigs for long-distance rimfire work. If youre dialing for wind, taking ethical harvests, or running predator control, this loads design and ballistic profile make it an excellent choice for field use, range sight-ins, and load validation when you need a high-velocity rimfire round that fragments reliably on impact.