Norma Now Offers .17 HMR and .22 WMR Rimfire Ammo
Photo courtesy American Rifleman.
We are big fans of the .17 HMR round. It’s just about perfect for ground squirrels, and is effective on prairie dogs out to about 200 yards. The two main .17 HMR producers have been CCI and Hornady. Now we have a new player in the .17 HMR world — Norma — and that’s a good thing. For 2019, Norma® has expanded its rimfire line-up with the introduction of its new .17 HMR V-MAX. A great round for varmint hunters and small game hunters, the Norma .17 HMR V-MAX delivers fine accuracy and hard-hitting performance all the way out to 200 yards.
Norma’s .17 HMR V-MAX is engineered to deliver high energy upon impact combined with good accuracy. With a 2560 FPS muzzle velocity rating, this ammo features a 17gr polymer-tipped V-MAX bullet designed for rapid expansion. MSRP for a 50-round box is $12.78. Expect “street price” under $10.00.
“The .17 HMR has a very loyal following among hunters and target shooters alike,” said Paul Lemke, General Manager for RUAG Ammotec USA. “With outstanding accuracy and excellent energy transfer, Norma’s new .17 HMR V-MAX lives up to the reputation of this … rimfire caliber.”
What rifle would you feed Norma’s new .17 HMR ammo? How about the new .17 HMR version of the Ruger Precision Rimfire Magnum. Here’s an informative video on that new modular bolt-gun, which is also available in .22 WMR. Reviewer 22 Plinkster gets good accuracy at 100 yards shooting 17gr CCI .17 HMR ammo. (The 20gr ammo was much worse).
About Norma — A company from Sweden
Norma is a registered trademark of RUAG Ammotec, a RUAG Group Company. Established in 1902 and based out of Amotfors, Sweden, Norma has built a reputation world-wide for its dedication to quality, precision and reliability For more information, visit Norma-ammunition.com.
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Tags: .22 WMR, 17 HMR, 22 Plinkster, Hornady Rimfire, Norma 17 HMR, Norma Ammo, Ruger Precision Rimfire
they made their own ammunition?
Unless it’s led free I don’t care how accurate it is, or who its from, It’s useless to me and millions of other hunters. When are these ammo manufactures going to get on board with the trending regulations.
Isn’t that just the left coast?
If it’s as good as other Norma ammo it will be a good thing, hopefully they have fixed the splitting necks and duds that the other ammo in Australia suffers in HMR. Since a very early one I have had worse and worse accuracy with the newer ammo. So poor was the accuracy with the newest stuff that I’ve sold both HMRs
It is a fallacy that Hornady makes any rimfire ammunition. All Hornady’s rimfire is made by CCI. The packaging looks very similar to CCI and Hornady, makes me wonder if Norma is just contracting with CCI to make the ammo for them and putting a Norma label on the box of ammo.
Very interesting that there’s a new 17 HMR option available. However, Norma’s website doesn’t list it and it’s not for sale anywhere. Any info on when it will be?
Interesting that an article of .17 HMR AND .22 Magnum ammo only has this to say about the.22 Mag:
“Here’s an informative video on that new modular bolt-gun, which is also available in .22 WMR.”
I would call that a poor attempt at bait-and-switch, as I am a .22 Mag fan and have several firearms that eat it up.