.17 Hornet Trajectory Calculator
The .17 Hornet is a precision cartridge that delivers impressive flat trajectory performance, making it an excellent choice for varmint hunting and target shooting. With a 20-grain bullet leaving the muzzle at 3,610 fps, this little powerhouse maintains remarkable accuracy out to substantial distances. The trajectory chart and table below show the bullet's path using a 100-yard zero, demonstrating how the .17 Hornet's high velocity keeps bullet drop minimal compared to larger, slower cartridges.
These calculations are based on standard conditions with a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.185 and no wind interference. Your specific load may perform differently depending on your powder charge, bullet selection, and environmental conditions. To get the most accurate trajectory data for your particular setup, you can customize these calculations by clicking "Modify Calculation" below. This allows you to input your actual muzzle velocity, adjust for wind speed and direction, account for uphill or downhill shooting angles, and even fine-tune for atmospheric conditions like altitude, temperature, and humidity.
Understanding your ammunition's trajectory is crucial for making clean, ethical shots whether you're targeting prairie dogs at 200 yards or punching paper at the range. The .17 Hornet's flat-shooting characteristics make holdover calculations straightforward, but having precise data for your specific conditions takes the guesswork out of longer shots and helps you make the most of this versatile cartridge's capabilities.
.17 Hornet Trajectory Chart
.17 Hornet Ballistics Data
| Range (yd) | Elevation (in) | Elevation (MOA) | Elevation (MIL) | Windage (in) | Windage (MOA) | Windage (MIL) | Time (s) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | -1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3610.0 | 578.9 |
| 25 | -0.83 | 3.16 | 0.918 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.022 | 3459.61 | 531.67 |
| 50 | -0.35 | 0.67 | 0.194 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.044 | 3315.56 | 488.31 |
| 75 | -0.07 | 0.08 | 0.025 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.067 | 3176.4 | 448.19 |
| 100 | 0.0 | -0.0 | -0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.091 | 3041.79 | 411.0 |
| 125 | -0.16 | 0.13 | 0.037 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.116 | 2911.38 | 376.52 |
| 150 | -0.59 | 0.37 | 0.109 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.142 | 2784.83 | 344.5 |
| 175 | -1.29 | 0.7 | 0.205 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.17 | 2661.84 | 314.74 |
| 200 | -2.3 | 1.1 | 0.319 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.199 | 2542.13 | 287.07 |
| 225 | -3.65 | 1.55 | 0.45 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.229 | 2425.54 | 261.34 |
| 250 | -5.36 | 2.05 | 0.595 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.261 | 2311.93 | 237.43 |
| 275 | -7.48 | 2.6 | 0.756 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.294 | 2201.29 | 215.25 |
| 300 | -10.05 | 3.2 | 0.931 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.329 | 2093.65 | 194.71 |
| 325 | -13.12 | 3.85 | 1.121 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.366 | 1989.1 | 175.75 |
| 350 | -16.74 | 4.56 | 1.328 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.404 | 1887.8 | 158.31 |
| 375 | -20.96 | 5.34 | 1.552 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.445 | 1789.93 | 142.32 |
| 400 | -25.87 | 6.17 | 1.796 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.488 | 1695.81 | 127.74 |
| 425 | -31.53 | 7.08 | 2.06 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.534 | 1605.82 | 114.55 |
| 450 | -38.03 | 8.07 | 2.347 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.582 | 1520.1 | 102.64 |
| 475 | -45.47 | 9.14 | 2.659 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.632 | 1438.98 | 91.98 |
| 500 | -53.97 | 10.31 | 2.998 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.686 | 1362.99 | 82.52 |