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The 22 LR is no doubt the king of the rimfire cartridges. And long live the king. But Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor very succinctly summarized what many people want – not just from their power tools, but also their ammunition \u2013 whenever he uttered his famous catchphrase:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cMORE POWER!\u201d<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\"More<\/p>\n

When you want increased muzzle velocity<\/a>, a flatter trajectory, and more energy to deal with varmints and predators downrange, you can turn to one of the magnum <\/em>rimfire cartridges. The two most popular of these are the 22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (22 WMR) and the 17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (17 HMR).<\/p>\n

But which of these rounds truly offers MORE POWER<\/em>? In this article we\u2019ll compare the ballistics, energy, and other performance features of the 22 WMR vs 17 HMR. Our hope is we’ll help you pick the better ammo for bagging critters.<\/p>\n

22 WMR Origins<\/em><\/h3>\n

Winchester introduced the 22 WMR<\/a> in 1959 in order to serve shooters seeking a rimfire round accurate up to 125 yards and capable of taking game as heavy as 20 pounds. The 22 WMR quickly became popular following its release as Savage, Ruger<\/a>, and Smith & Wesson began producing rifles chambered for it. Winchester based the 22 WMR on the 22 WRF<\/a>, a round which had been introduced in 1890 as an improvement over the 22 LR, but which had gone obsolete after improvements in propellant technology enabled the more common and less expensive 22 LR to perform even better.<\/p>\n

22 WMR vs. 22 Magnum<\/h4>\n

You’ll often hear 22 WMR referred to as 22 Magnum or “22 Mag.”<\/p>\n

These names all refer to the same thing with the same cartridge size and ballistics.<\/p>\n

17 HMR History<\/h3>\n

The 17 HMR was introduced by Hornady in 2002. They based their work on wildcat cartridges that had been developed to replicate the performance of the 5mm RFM. Upon the 5mm RFM’s discontinuation in 1974, it had been the fastest rimfire round in existence. Hornady chose to base their new round on the 22 WMR. They deemed the 5mm RFM\u2019s case too unusually shaped and saw 22 LR\u2019s case as too weak.<\/p>\n

By necking down a 22 WMR to seat a smaller bullet, Hornady succeeded in creating a round with a faster muzzle velocity.<\/p>\n

22 WMR vs 17 HMR: Cartridge Dimensions<\/h3>\n

\"22<\/p>\n

Before we compare the ballistic performance of the 22 WMR and 17 HMR, let\u2019s see what we can gather about them based solely on their physical dimensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
<\/td>22 WMR<\/th>17 HMR<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Parent case<\/td>22 WRF<\/td>22 WMR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bullet diameter<\/td>.224 in<\/td>.172 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Neck diameter<\/td>.242 in<\/td>.190 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shoulder diameter<\/td>\u2013<\/td>.238 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Base diameter<\/td>.242 in<\/td>.238 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rim diameter<\/td>.294 in<\/td>.286 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rim thickness<\/td>.050 in<\/td>.050 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Case length<\/td>1.055 in<\/td>1.058 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Overall length<\/td>1.35 in<\/td>1.349 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Primer type\t<\/td>Rimfire<\/td>Rimfire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

The primary difference between these two rounds is apparent right off the bat: The 17 HMR has a smaller caliber bullet. This is bound to impact its ballistic performance. However, because the 17 HMR\u2019s bullet is so much smaller in diameter it can also get away with being a whole lot lighter. The majority of 17 HMR bullets weigh 17 grains. You might find them available in 15.5 and 20 grains as well.<\/p>\n

The 22 WMR, on the other hand, typically has a 40 grain bullet. There is some variance here too though. You will often find bullets as light as 30 grains and heavy as 50 grains for sale.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also notice that the two rounds have very similar case dimensions and overall lengths. The 17 HMR\u2019s case has a shoulder because it bottlenecks to seat its smaller diameter bullet. Otherwise, the two round\u2019s cases have virtually identical capacities. Indeed, they can share an identical propellant charge. What this means is that the 17 HMR is poised to offer a significantly faster muzzle velocity for its sheer virtue of having a lighter bullet.<\/p>\n

22 WMR vs 17 HMR: Ballistics<\/h2>\n

\"Shooting<\/p>\n

We selected representative cartridges by Hornady, Winchester<\/a>, and CCI to compare these two rounds\u2019 ballistic performance. The V-MAX is a popular polymer tipped bullet for varmint hunting, and the FMJ and TMJ, while technically different, offer interchangeable ballistic properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
<\/td>22 WMR Hornady Varmint Express 30 gr V-MAX<\/th>17 HMR Hornady Varmint Express 17 gr V-MAX<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Muzzle velocity (fps)<\/td>2200<\/td>2550<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 25 yds<\/td>1985<\/td>2380<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 50 yds<\/td>1785<\/td>2217<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 75 yds<\/td>1601<\/td>2061<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 100 yds<\/td>1433<\/td>1911<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 125 yds<\/td>1287<\/td>1768<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 150 yds<\/td>1168<\/td>1634<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 175yds<\/td>1077<\/td>1508<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 200 yds<\/td>1010<\/td>1393<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
G1 ballistic coefficient<\/td>0.092<\/td>0.127<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 25 yds<\/td>1.9<\/td>0.57<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 50 yds<\/td>4.72<\/td>2.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 75 yds<\/td>6.85<\/td>3.48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 100 yds<\/td>8.14<\/td>4.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 125 yds<\/td>8.36<\/td>4.32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 150 yds<\/td>7.27<\/td>3.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 175yds<\/td>4.59<\/td>2.36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 200 yds<\/td>0.04<\/td>0.01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Muzzle energy (ft lbs)<\/td>322<\/td>245<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 25 yds<\/td>263<\/td>214<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 50 yds<\/td>212<\/td>186<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 75 yds<\/td>171<\/td>160<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 100 yds<\/td>137<\/td>138<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 125 yds<\/td>110<\/td>118<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 150 yds<\/td>91<\/td>101<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 175yds<\/td>77<\/td>86<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 200 yds<\/td>68<\/td>73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>22 WMR Winchester Varmint HV 30 gr V-MAX<\/strong><\/td>17 HMR Winchester Varmint HV 17 gr V-MAX<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Muzzle velocity (fps)<\/td>2250<\/td>2550<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 25 yds<\/td>2043<\/td>2380<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 50 yds<\/td>1850<\/td>2217<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 75 yds<\/td>1669<\/td>2061<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 100 yds<\/td>1503<\/td>1911<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 125 yds<\/td>1355<\/td>1768<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 150 yds<\/td>1228<\/td>1634<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 175yds<\/td>1127<\/td>1508<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 200 yds<\/td>1051<\/td>1393<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
G1 ballistic coefficient<\/td>0.097<\/td>0.127<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 25 yds<\/td>1.64<\/td>0.57<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 50 yds<\/td>4.23<\/td>2.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 75 yds<\/td>6.18<\/td>3.48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 100 yds<\/td>7.35<\/td>4.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 125 yds<\/td>7.56<\/td>4.32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 150 yds<\/td>6.58<\/td>3.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 175yds<\/td>4.16<\/td>2.36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 200 yds<\/td>0.03<\/td>0.01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Muzzle energy (ft lbs)<\/td>337<\/td>245<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 25 yds<\/td>278<\/td>214<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 50 yds<\/td>228<\/td>186<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 75 yds<\/td>186<\/td>160<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 100 yds<\/td>151<\/td>138<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 125 yds<\/td>122<\/td>118<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 150 yds<\/td>101<\/td>101<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 175yds<\/td>85<\/td>86<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 200 yds<\/td>74<\/td>73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>22 WMR CCI Maxi-Mag 40 gr TMJ<\/strong><\/td>17 HMR CCI 17 gr FMJ<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Muzzle velocity (fps)<\/td>1875<\/td>2375<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 25 yds<\/td>1736<\/td>2217<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 50 yds<\/td>1605<\/td>2067<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 75 yds<\/td>1484<\/td>1922<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 100 yds<\/td>1372<\/td>1784<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 125 yds<\/td>1272<\/td>1654<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 150 yds<\/td>1186<\/td>1532<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 175yds<\/td>1116<\/td>1418<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Velocity @ 200 yds<\/td>1058<\/td>1316<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
G1 ballistic coefficient<\/td>0.129<\/td>0.132<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 25 yds<\/td>2.29<\/td>0.85<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 50 yds<\/td>5.32<\/td>2.74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 75 yds<\/td>7.51<\/td>4.12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 100 yds<\/td>8.71<\/td>4.91<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 125 yds<\/td>8.76<\/td>5.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 150 yds<\/td>7.46<\/td>4.34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 175yds<\/td>4.62<\/td>2.72<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation @ 200 yds<\/td>0.03<\/td>0.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Muzzle energy (ft lbs)<\/td>312<\/td>213<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 25 yds<\/td>268<\/td>186<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 50 yds<\/td>229<\/td>161<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 75 yds<\/td>196<\/td>140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 100 yds<\/td>167<\/td>120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 125 yds<\/td>144<\/td>103<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 150 yds<\/td>125<\/td>89<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 175yds<\/td>111<\/td>76<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy @ 200 yds<\/td>100<\/td>65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

These data demonstrate the value of a lighter, higher velocity bullet. The 17 HMR bullet offers a significantly flatter trajectory than the 22 WMR, rarely rising by more than 5\u201d en route to a 200 yard target. The 22 WMR\u2019s bullet must rise by over 8\u201d to achieve the same range. The 17 HMR bullet\u2019s higher ballistic coefficient (essentially a measure of how effectively a bullet overcomes air resistance in flight) also contributes to its flatter trajectory, as well as its greater immunity to wind drift downrange.<\/p>\n

It should be noted that the 17 HMR\u2019s effective range is about 150 yards, and the 22 WMR\u2019s is 125 yards. We opted to compare their performance at 200 yards to better demonstrate the difference in their trajectories. Even if you were firing these rounds at more conventional ranges, however, you would still see a flatter trajectory out of the 17 HMR, which does indeed make it a little easier to aim in the grand scheme of things.<\/p>\n

Energy Comparison<\/em><\/h3>\n

The energy a bullet can transfer to its target is dependent upon two factors: velocity and weight. While the 17 HMR boasts a superior velocity at all ranges, the 22 WMR is able to deliver greater energy throughout either round\u2019s effective range thanks to its far heavier bullet.<\/p>\n

Energy is only one factor that determines how deadly a bullet performs upon finding its target. There is also sectional density (how effectively a bullet can penetrate soft tissue) and terminal expansion to take into account. But in terms of pure energy, the 22 WMR offers greater stopping power than the 17 HMR. Whether that admittedly small energy advantage will matter while hunting game as small as varmints is debatable.<\/p>\n

The 17 HMR\u2019s higher ballistic coefficient and resultant ability to retain greater velocity downrange can <\/em>enable it to edge out the 22 WMR\u2019s energy over very long distances. This is a hollow victory. Actually hitting a 200 yard target with a 17 HMR is a feat few of us will ever achieve. (Maybe you will pull it off if you learned how to shoot at Camp Lejeune. The rest of us ham and eggers would do well to keep it at 150 yards.)<\/p>\n

22 Mag vs 17 HMR: Expected Recoil<\/em><\/h3>\n

\u00a0<\/em>Calculating recoil energy requires four factors:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Bullet weight<\/li>\n
  2. Muzzle velocity<\/li>\n
  3. Propellant weight<\/li>\n
  4. Firearm weight<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To compare the recoil energy of the 22 WMR and 17 HMR rounds detailed above, let\u2019s assume they all have 5.6 grains of propellant. Let\u2019s also use a 5.5 lb Remington Model 597 for this exercise since it\u2019s available chambered for either cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
    <\/td>Recoil Energy (ft lbs)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    22 WMR Hornady Varmint Express 30 gr V-MAX<\/td>0.51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    22 WMR Winchester Varmint HV 30 gr V-MAX<\/td>0.53<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    22 WMR CCI Maxi-Mag 40 gr TMJ<\/td>0.61<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    17 HMR Hornady Varmint Express 17 gr V-MAX<\/td>0.29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    17 HMR Winchester Varmint HV 17 gr V-MAX<\/td>0.29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    17 HMR CCI 17 gr FMJ<\/td>0.27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

    In summary, with its heavier bullet the 22 WMR can generate over double the recoil energy of a 17 HMR.<\/p>\n

    But here\u2019s the thing: These rounds\u2019 recoil energies are so <\/em>drastically low you\u2019ll feel virtually zero kick while firing either. Even if you always prefer a lower recoil round, there is no reason to favor the 17 HMR over the 22 WMR!<\/p>\n

    Availability & Price<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

    The 22 WMR beat the 17 HMR to the market by 43 years. That\u2019s not a small head start, and as such you\u2019re going to find a lot more firearms chambered for the 22 WMR than you will for its successor. 22 WMR ammo is more available as well, but you ought to be able to find either easily enough. (Assuming we aren\u2019t all suffering through an ammo drought together.)<\/p>\n

    Following its introduction, 17 HMR ammo was significantly more expensive than 22 WMR. But now that manufacturers have streamlined production and demand for 17 HMR has risen, the two rounds are priced on par with one another.<\/p>\n

    Interestingly, a good magnum rimfire round costs about the same as a target grade 223 Rem. You might pay twice as much for a proper hunting 223 cartridge. By doing so, you\u2019re going to benefit from a lot more power \u2013 not to mention versatility. If you were only going to own one firearm, you would do better to get an AR-15 than a rifle that\u2019s specialized for varmint and predator hunting.<\/p>\n

    The Takeaway: 22 WMR vs 17 HMR<\/em><\/h3>\n

    The 17 HMR consistently offers a higher ballistic coefficient than the 22 WMR. This combined with its substantially faster muzzle velocity grants it a flatter trajectory. Despite this, the 22 WMR\u2019s heavier bullet enables it to transfer greater energy at any point throughout the two rounds\u2019 effective ranges.<\/p>\n

    In effect the 22 WMR vs. 17 HMR debate boils down to which you prefer: accuracy or power.<\/p>\n

    If you value a flatter, easier to aim trajectory, then the 17 HMR is your boy. If you believe having an additional 40 ft lbs of energy to deliver at 50 yards could turn a hunt in your favor \u2013 or if you\u2019re hunting larger game such as predators \u2013 then the 22 WMR will indeed put more power at your fingertips.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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