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17 Hornet Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 17 Hornet with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal-ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended recipe. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

17 Hornet reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)3,700 BAR
Nominal case capacity13.5 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.172 in (4.37 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.172 20 gr V-MAX
Powder
Alliant 2400
Charge
7.8 gr
Barrel
24 in

Muzzle velocity

3,039 fps

Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn-rate)

23,684 – 29,535 – 36,013 psi

nominal is 55% of the 53,664 psi maximum average pressure

Illustrative example — every figure here is an estimate and can be wrong. Always consult a current published loading manual, and never trust these numbers on their own.

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