.17 Remington Fireball (Hodgdon Data)

.17 Remington Fireball (Hodgdon Data)

Originally introduced by Remington as a factory offering in 2007, the .17 Remington Fireball is a descendant of the wildcat .17 Mach IV, offering impressive velocity and flat trajectory in a small, efficient case. Built off the .221 Fireball, this cartridge was engineered to deliver superb varmint performance with less noise, recoil, and barrel wear than larger .17 caliber cartridges like the .17 Remington.

Hodgdon provides extensive reloading data for the .17 Remington Fireball, giving handloaders a reliable baseline for safe, consistent loads. Powders such as H4198 and Benchmark are often recommended due to their compatibility with the cartridge’s compact case and lightweight projectiles. Hodgdon’s data typically spans a range of bullet weights — most commonly 20 to 25 grains — supporting both high velocity and impressive accuracy at extended ranges.

For shooters seeking a high-speed .17 caliber option without sacrificing efficiency or barrel life, the Hodgdon-backed .17 Remington Fireball stands out as a balanced and capable performer.

Source: Wolfe Publishing