Ammo Specifications
More Information on CCI .17 HMR Ammo
CCI A17 .17 HMR 17 Grain Varmint Tip (949CC) is a high-velocity rimfire load developed for shooters who want flat trajectories, strong downrange performance, and a projectile specifically suited to varmint applications. Loaded with a lightweight 17-grain Varmint Tip bullet and rated at a muzzle velocity of 2,650 feet per second, this cartridge takes full advantage of the speed and accuracy that have made the .17 HMR one of the most popular modern rimfire calibers. The 949CC configuration is packaged in a 200-round box, providing a practical quantity for extended shooting sessions or regular varmint control.
The centerpiece of this load is its 17-grain polymer-tipped projectile. The streamlined tip improves the bullet’s aerodynamic profile while also helping initiate rapid expansion on impact. This design is intended for varmint and pest-control applications where quick energy transfer is desirable. Compared with traditional round-nose rimfire bullets, the pointed profile also contributes to better ballistic efficiency and helps the projectile maintain a flatter trajectory at longer rimfire distances. CCI specifically describes its Varmint Tip design as a rapid-expansion projectile optimized for small predators and varmints.
CCI lists the 949CC at a muzzle velocity of 2,650 fps. Factory ballistic data shows the projectile traveling approximately 2,353 fps at 50 yards and 2,070 fps at 100 yards, illustrating the impressive velocity retention of the .17 HMR cartridge. That speed helps minimize bullet drop and wind drift compared with slower rimfire cartridges, making the caliber particularly useful when shooting small targets where precise placement is important.
The A17 load was originally developed to work especially well with the Savage A17 semi-automatic rifle, with ammunition characteristics tailored for reliable feeding and operation in that platform. However, CCI also states that the ammunition functions in bolt-action rifles chambered for .17 HMR. Shooters using other semi-automatic .17 HMR firearms should follow the firearm manufacturer’s recommendations, as CCI specifically cautions against using .17 HMR ammunition in unsupported semi-automatic designs.
The .17 HMR itself was created by necking down a .22 WMR case to accept a .17-caliber projectile. Since its introduction in the early 2000s, it has become popular because of its combination of extremely light recoil, high velocity, and excellent practical accuracy. CCI notes that the cartridge’s speed produces reduced trajectory drop and wind drift while retaining useful energy at distances where many other rimfire cartridges begin to fall off quickly.
For shooters looking for a fast, accurate .17 HMR load designed around varmint performance, CCI 949CC combines a 17-grain Varmint Tip, 2,650-fps muzzle velocity, and convenient 200-round packaging. Its combination of speed, flat trajectory, rapid-expansion bullet construction, and proven CCI rimfire manufacturing makes it a specialized option for varmint shooting and precision-oriented recreational use.
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