CCI 17HMR 20GR GAME PNT 50/2000

Description

The CCI Gamepoint in .17 HMR is built around a single purpose: delivering reliable, humane performance on small game at the ranges where the cartridge shines. The 20-grain jacketed soft point is heavier than the more common 17-grain varmint loads in this caliber, and that extra mass translates to greater retained energy downrange — a meaningful trade-off when a clean kill on squirrel or rabbit matters more than a flat trajectory at extreme distance.

The jacketed soft point construction is worth understanding. Unlike a hollow point, which relies on a cavity to initiate expansion, the JSP uses a soft lead tip exposed at the nose. On impact, the jacket peels back in a controlled manner, expanding the bullet without the risk of plug-and-fail that can affect hollow points after feeding through a magazine or chambering. A dimpled nose aids that initiation without compromising structural integrity during the feeding cycle.

CCI loads this round with their own priming compound and brass casings, which feed cleanly through the variety of bolt-action and semi-automatic .17 HMR platforms on the market. Muzzle velocity comes in at 2,375 feet per second — measurably slower than the lighter 17-grain offerings, but the additional bullet weight carries momentum more effectively into tissue. For a hunter who takes shots inside 100 yards through dense brush cover where a light, fast projectile might deflect, that trade-off has practical value. Available in boxes of 50 and cases of 2,000.