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The new CCI A17 .17 HMR Varmint Tip ammunition is now available.  Announced at the 2015 SHOT Show, it is the first new .17 HMR ammo available in quite some time.  The release of this ammunition coincides with the release of the new Savage A17 semi-auto .17HMR rifle.  However, many hunters who use bolt-action 17 HMR rifles, wanted to know if this new ammunition would perform well in their rifles, and be worth the slightly higher price.  Since we had a trip planned to NE California for ground squirrel, we ordered a box to be shipped directly to the motel we were staying in order to complete a full field test.  In a nutshell, we had good results and killed a lot of ground squirrels with our CZ Model 452 .17HMR (bolt-action, with a 22.5″ barrel) and the new ammo.  Before we get ahead of ourselves, lets run down what this new ammunition is and compare it to some of the standard .17HMR ammunition out of the CZ bolt-action rifle.

CCI Quiet Segmented HP is perfect for shooting situations where the hunter requires the ultimate in stealth and lethality. At 710 fps this cartridge is exceptionally quiet and thanks to its unique segmented bullet design, incredibly effective on small game.

Shoot flatter and hit distant small game harder with CCI® Velocitor® HP loads. They're 200 fps faster than 22 Long Rifle high-velocity loads of the same bullet weight and provide excellent weight retention, downrange energy and penetration.

Make priming fast and easy with our APS Rifle Primers. They're held in convenient plastic strips that protect the primers and allow quick, efficient reloading. Available for most popular primers Speed up reloading Protect primers Extremely safe and reliable

Load your long-range competition loads with only the best. CCI® Bench Rest Rifle primers are engineered to provide precision ignition in tough conditions. They're assembled with extra care for superior consistency and accuracy. Precision ignition for tough competition Assembled with extra care for consistency Ultimate in accuracy

Our Magnum Pistol primers provide the extra heat needed to ensure reliable, consistent ignition. The primers produce a 20 percent hotter flame to light propellants in the toughest conditions, yet are as sensitive as all CCI® primers. Provide extra heat and ignition power 20 percent hotter flame to light propellants in the toughest conditions No loss in sensitivity

CCI® Percussion Caps provide the reliable, consistent ignition blackpowder shooters need. They feature non-corrosive, non-mercuric priming compounds with soft, ribbed copper cups, and they are available in a variety of styles. Non-corrosive, non-mercuric priming compounds Choice of styles Assembled with soft, ribbed copper cups

The most accurate handloads begin with the right primer. CCI® Standard Rifle primers are clean burning and provide unmatched reliability. We offer them in sizes to fit most reloading needs. Clean burning Meet most reloading needs Unmatched reliability

Rifle and pistol reloaders need the affordable and reliable performance of Federal® Champion™ primers. Their unique priming mix and consistent ignition make them perfect for high-volume shooters, as well as those learning how to reload. Unique Federal® priming mix for consistent ignition Affordably priced Available in sizes to fit virtually all reloading needs

Gold Medal® primers are manufactured to exacting tolerances, providing the same high-quality components and optimum ignition that make Federal Premium® Gold Medal cartridges the choice of match shooters everywhere. Industry-leading precision and consistency Reliable ignition Built to extremely tight tolerances