Load Specifications
Load data in caliber .17 Hornet with .172 | 25gr | Hornady V-MAX bullet and 52 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are Vihtavuori N110, Accurate No. 11 FS and Lovex S053.
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Only powders/loads that match the current filter criteria are displayed: max pressure of a load ≤ 90% of max. standardized pressure, fill rate ≥ 80% and propellant combustion ≥ 95%. Use the sliders above the tables to adjust these thresholds.
Charge: Powder weight in grains. Start with the minimum load and work up carefully.
FR (Fill Rate): Case fill as a percentage. Values above 100% mean compressed loads.
MaxP / %: Maximum chamber pressure in bar and as a percentage of the standardized maximum for this caliber.
V(0): Muzzle velocity in feet per second (fps) at the standardized barrel length.
z (Powder Burn): Estimated propellant combustion percentage at bullet exit.
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Max Load - Barrel Length: 24"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate No. 11 FS | <<locked>> | 90% | 48,312 psi | 90% | 3238 fps | 98.3% |
| Accurate No. 11 FS | <<locked>> | 88% | 46,195 psi | 86% | 3215 fps | 98.1% |
| Accurate No. 11 FS | <<locked>> | 90% | 48,312 psi | 90% | 3238 fps | 98.3% |
| Accurate No. 11 FS | <<locked>> | 88% | 46,267 psi | 86% | 3215 fps | 98.1% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 92% | 47,253 psi | 88% | 3130 fps | 99.3% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 92% | 48,037 psi | 90% | 3159 fps | 99.5% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 92% | 47,253 psi | 88% | 3130 fps | 99.3% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 92% | 48,095 psi | 90% | 3159 fps | 99.5% |
| ADI AR 2207ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 36,883 psi | 69% | 3136 fps | 95.8% |
| ADI AR 2207ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 36,927 psi | 69% | 3140 fps | 95.8% |
| Hodgdon LilGun | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,863 psi | 89% | 3317 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon LilGun | <<locked>> | 84% | 46,006 psi | 86% | 3294 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon LilGun | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,863 psi | 89% | 3317 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon LilGun | <<locked>> | 84% | 46,064 psi | 86% | 3297 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 26,731 psi | 50% | 2001 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 27,122 psi | 51% | 2021 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 26,731 psi | 50% | 2001 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 27,137 psi | 51% | 2021 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4227ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 46,963 psi | 88% | 3219 fps | 96.6% |
| IMR 4227 | <<locked>> | 98% | 46,354 psi | 86% | 3222 fps | 96.7% |
| IMR 4227ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 46,963 psi | 88% | 3219 fps | 96.6% |
| IMR 4227 | <<locked>> | 98% | 46,296 psi | 86% | 3219 fps | 96.6% |
| Lovex S040 | <<locked>> | 84% | 46,456 psi | 87% | 3140 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S040 | <<locked>> | 84% | 46,209 psi | 86% | 3146 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S040 | <<locked>> | 84% | 46,456 psi | 87% | 3140 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S040 | <<locked>> | 84% | 46,267 psi | 86% | 3146 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S053ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 43,976 psi | 82% | 3186 fps | 99% |
| Lovex S053ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 46,166 psi | 86% | 3241 fps | 99.4% |
| Lovex S053ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 43,976 psi | 82% | 3186 fps | 99% |
| Lovex S053ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 46,224 psi | 86% | 3241 fps | 99.4% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 26,266 psi | 49% | 2054 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 25,614 psi | 48% | 2044 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 26,266 psi | 49% | 2054 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 25,628 psi | 48% | 2047 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 36ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 46,166 psi | 86% | 3255 fps | 96.3% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 36ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 46,760 psi | 87% | 3278 fps | 96.7% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 36ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 46,166 psi | 86% | 3255 fps | 96.3% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 36ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 46,833 psi | 87% | 3281 fps | 96.7% |
| Shooters World SOCOM | <<locked>> | 92% | 47,993 psi | 89% | 3225 fps | 95.9% |
| Shooters World SOCOM | <<locked>> | 92% | 48,051 psi | 90% | 3225 fps | 96% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 40,582 psi | 76% | 3002 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 41,510 psi | 77% | 3028 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 40,582 psi | 76% | 3002 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 41,553 psi | 77% | 3031 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | <<locked>> | 96% | 48,008 psi | 89% | 3215 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | <<locked>> | 94% | 46,195 psi | 86% | 3199 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | <<locked>> | 96% | 48,008 psi | 89% | 3215 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | <<locked>> | 96% | 47,601 psi | 89% | 3222 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N120ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 35,679 psi | 66% | 3051 fps | 96.4% |
| Vihtavuori N120ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 37,391 psi | 70% | 3107 fps | 97.2% |
| Vihtavuori N120ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 35,679 psi | 66% | 3051 fps | 96.4% |
| Vihtavuori N120ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 37,449 psi | 70% | 3110 fps | 97.2% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
Start Load - Barrel Length: 24"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate No. 11 FS | 9.2 gr | 82% | 36,811 psi | 69% | 2999 fps | 95.6% |
| Accurate No. 11 FS | 9 gr | 80% | 35,433 psi | 66% | 2976 fps | 95.4% |
| Accurate No. 11 FS | 9.2 gr | 82% | 36,811 psi | 69% | 2999 fps | 95.6% |
| Accurate No. 11 FS | 9 gr | 80% | 35,476 psi | 66% | 2979 fps | 95.4% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,011 psi | 62% | 2815 fps | 96.5% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,837 psi | 63% | 2851 fps | 96.9% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,011 psi | 62% | 2815 fps | 96.5% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,808 psi | 63% | 2851 fps | 96.9% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 98% | 34,780 psi | 65% | 3081 fps | 95% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 98% | 34,737 psi | 65% | 3081 fps | 95% |
| Hodgdon LilGun | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,363 psi | 71% | 3140 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon LilGun | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,407 psi | 73% | 3169 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon LilGun | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,363 psi | 71% | 3140 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon LilGun | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,465 psi | 74% | 3173 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 19,566 psi | 36% | 1798 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 19,131 psi | 36% | 1791 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 19,566 psi | 36% | 1798 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 19,102 psi | 36% | 1791 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4227 | <<locked>> | 96% | 42,830 psi | 80% | 3133 fps | 95.5% |
| IMR 4227 | <<locked>> | 94% | 41,031 psi | 76% | 3110 fps | 95.3% |
| IMR 4227 | <<locked>> | 96% | 42,830 psi | 80% | 3133 fps | 95.5% |
| IMR 4227 | <<locked>> | 94% | 41,075 psi | 77% | 3110 fps | 95.3% |
| Lovex S040 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,002 psi | 76% | 3031 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S040 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,090 psi | 78% | 3068 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S040 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,002 psi | 76% | 3031 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S040 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,134 psi | 79% | 3068 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S053 | 8.4 gr | 86% | 29,718 psi | 55% | 2835 fps | 95.2% |
| Lovex S053 | 8.2 gr | 84% | 28,747 psi | 54% | 2815 fps | 95% |
| Lovex S053 | 8.4 gr | 86% | 29,718 psi | 55% | 2835 fps | 95.2% |
| Lovex S053 | 8.2 gr | 84% | 28,747 psi | 54% | 2815 fps | 95% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 18,492 psi | 34% | 1818 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 18,956 psi | 35% | 1844 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 18,492 psi | 34% | 1818 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 18,971 psi | 35% | 1844 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 36 | <<locked>> | 98% | 42,163 psi | 79% | 3169 fps | 95.3% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 36 | <<locked>> | 96% | 41,597 psi | 78% | 3173 fps | 95.4% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 36 | <<locked>> | 98% | 42,163 psi | 79% | 3169 fps | 95.3% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 36 | <<locked>> | 96% | 41,655 psi | 78% | 3176 fps | 95.4% |
| Shooters World SOCOM | <<locked>> | 90% | 45,266 psi | 84% | 3173 fps | 95.3% |
| Shooters World SOCOM | <<locked>> | 90% | 45,324 psi | 84% | 3169 fps | 95.3% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 23,989 psi | 45% | 2585 fps | 99.2% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,076 psi | 45% | 2595 fps | 99.3% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 23,989 psi | 45% | 2585 fps | 99.2% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,033 psi | 45% | 2595 fps | 99.3% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | 7.5 gr | 80% | 29,530 psi | 55% | 2815 fps | 99.4% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | 7.5 gr | 80% | 30,560 psi | 57% | 2858 fps | 99.6% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | 7.5 gr | 80% | 29,530 psi | 55% | 2815 fps | 99.4% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | 7.5 gr | 80% | 30,589 psi | 57% | 2858 fps | 99.6% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 96% | 32,706 psi | 61% | 2969 fps | 95.3% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 94% | 31,459 psi | 59% | 2949 fps | 95.1% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 96% | 32,706 psi | 61% | 2969 fps | 95.3% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 94% | 31,459 psi | 59% | 2946 fps | 95.1% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
ᴾ possible press load - work up slowly to this load while watching for signs of excessive pressure.
This overview compares 52 powders for .17 Hornet loaded with the .172 | 25gr | Hornady V-MAX. Hodgdon LilGun delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 3,317 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 2,001 fps to 3,317 fps. ADI AR 2207 gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 52 of the 52 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (370 MPa), the top charges use 48–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. The 25.0 gr projectile in 0.172" calls for a 1:7.0 twist; slower twists will usually not stabilise this weight. ADI AR 2207, ADI AR 2207, Hodgdon TrailBoss reach 100 % fill or more at maximum charge, so these are compressed loads: they need a long drop tube to seat cleanly and react sensitively to the case capacity of your own brass lot. Vihtavuori N110, Accurate No. 11 FS, Lovex S053 rank at the top here: for .17 Hornet with the .172 | 25gr | Hornady V-MAX they combine a high case fill with complete burn and sit in the upper velocity band. Always begin at the start load and work up in small increments while checking case and primer for pressure signs.