CCI® TNT Green .17 HMR 16-Grain Hollow-Point Rimfire Rifle Ammunition

CCI® TNT Green .17 HMR 16-Grain HP – Lead-Free Varmint Dominance

2,550 FPS of Eco-Conscious Precision

The CCI® TNT Green .17 HMR 16-Grain Hollow-Point Rimfire Rifle Ammunition sets a new standard in rimfire performance with exceptional accuracy and explosive terminal ballistics. Featuring a lead-free polymer-tipped hollow point and clean-burning propellants, this ammunition achieves a remarkable 2,550 FPS muzzle velocity, offering a 40% flatter trajectory than the .22 WMR. It ensures violent fragmentation with 1.5x the expansion of standard HMR rounds, delivering devastating performance on impact. Designed for compliance with California and New York regulations, this ammo uses a 100% lead-free primer and projectile. Known for its sub-MOA precision, the CCI® TNT Green ammunition consistently delivers 0.75″ groups at 100 yards, making it ideal for long-range shooting and varmint hunting. Packaged in 50-round boxes, it’s perfect for extended range sessions and targeting prairie dog towns.

Perfect For:

The CCI® TNT Green .17 HMR 16-Grain Hollow-Point Rimfire Rifle Ammunition is an ideal choice for a variety of hunting applications. It excels at taking down prairie dogs and ground squirrels with precision at distances of 150 yards or more. This ammunition is also effective for hunting coyote pups and foxes weighing less than 75 lbs, providing rapid, humane kills. Additionally, it is well-suited for crow and raven control programs, offering reliable performance for pest management. Eco-conscious hunters in lead-ban states will appreciate the lead-free design of the TNT Green ammunition, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while delivering the performance needed for effective hunting

Key Features & Benefits

• Terminal Performance

The CCI® TNT Green .17 HMR 16-Grain Hollow-Point Rimfire Rifle Ammunition features a polymer tip that ensures immediate expansion upon impact. The 16-grain projectile is designed to fragment into three or more pieces, creating devastating damage to the target. With an effective range of up to 175 yards, this ammunition maintains impressive accuracy, exhibiting only a 1.8″ drop at 150 yards, making it ideal for precision shooting at long distances.

• Environmental Advantages

The CCI® TNT Green .17 HMR 16-Grain Hollow-Point Rimfire Rifle Ammunition offers several eco-friendly benefits. It ensures zero lead exposure both at the firing line and during game processing, promoting a safer shooting experience. The ammunition comes in biodegradable packaging, reducing environmental waste. Additionally, it features a cleaner-burning design that produces 50% less residue compared to standard HMR rounds, leading to less frequent cleaning and improved firearm longevity.

• Precision Engineering

The CCI® TNT Green .17 HMR 16-Grain Hollow-Point Rimfire Rifle Ammunition features brass cases, ensuring smooth feeding and extraction for reliable firearm function. The meplat-balanced bullets are designed for consistent flight, enhancing accuracy with each shot. This ammunition is optimized for use with popular rifles such as the Savage 93R17, Ruger 77/17, and Henry Varmint Express, making it an excellent choice for precision varmint hunting and target shooting.

Technical Specifications

The CCI® TNT Green .17 HMR 16-Grain Hollow-Point Rimfire Rifle Ammunition is designed for high performance, offering a polymer-tipped hollow point bullet that ensures explosive impact. With a velocity of 2,550 FPS and 231 ft-lbs of energy, it delivers superior accuracy and power for varmint hunting and target shooting. The 16-grain bullet is housed in a durable brass casing and ignited by a lead-free rimfire primer, ensuring consistent ignition and cleaner shooting. Each box contains 50 rounds, making it an excellent choice for extended shooting sessions while maintaining reliability and performance

Performance Comparison

The CCI® TNT Green .17 HMR ammunition offers impressive performance with a velocity of 2,550 FPS, making it the flattest-shooting lead-free rimfire available. It outperforms standard .17 HMR rounds, which typically travel at 2,350 FPS, and is ideal for long-range varmint hunting. This ammunition is designed with zero lead content, offering an eco-friendly alternative without compromising on power. At 100 yards, it maintains speeds over 1,900 FPS, ensuring high accuracy and effective terminal performance. In comparison to the .22 WMR, which delivers a velocity of 1,875 FPS, the TNT Green .17 HMR is specifically optimized for shooting at longer distances and is perfect for hunting small game. For any inquiries or assistance, feel free to visit our Contact Us page.

Effective on armored pests like groundhogs?

Yes – Fragmentation penetrates tough hide at <125 yards.

How explosive is the expansion?

Creates golf ball-sized wound channels in prairie dogs at 100 yards.

Legal in California condor zones?

Yes – Meets all lead-free ammunition requirements.

Shelf life vs standard ammo?

Same 10+ year lifespan – primers are sealed.

Works in revolvers?

Not recommended – requires 18″+ barrel for full velocity.

Minimum twist rate?

1:9″ or faster for optimal stabilization.