Hornady 17 Cal 15.5gr NTX

Hornady 17 Cal 15.5gr NTX

The Hornady 17 Cal 15.5gr NTX is a cutting-edge bullet component engineered for handloaders seeking ultralight, high-velocity performance and reliable terminal effects in .17-caliber rimfire-style platforms. Weighing 15.5 gr with a .172-inch diameter, the 17 Cal 15.5gr NTX features Hornady’s NTX (Nano-Tip® Expansion) bonded-core design, delivering rapid expansion, clean penetration, and consistent accuracy across varmint and predator applications.

Utilizing a polymer-tipped hollow-point profile, the 17 Cal 15.5gr NTX achieves an exceptional ballistic coefficient for a .17-caliber bullet. When loaded in high-velocity platforms at speeds exceeding 4,200 fps, the 17 Cal 15.5gr NTX delivers flat trajectories, swift terminal expansion, and deep-energy transfer—making it ideal for small game like prairie dogs, coyotes, and varmints.

Constructed with Nano-Tip® polymer and bonded-core technology, the 17 Cal 15.5gr NTX mechanically locks the lead core to the jacket, preventing separation and ensuring structural integrity upon impact. Field reports confirm that the 17 Cal 15.5gr NTX expands reliably and penetrates precisely, creating uniform wound channels without fragmentation.

Optimized for twist rates of 1:9 to 1:11, the 17 Cal 15.5gr NTX stabilizes well in bolt-action and single-shot platforms. Its concentric jacket and polished ogive support tight groupings at 200–300 yards, and its bullet component design allows reloaders to customize loads in appropriate cases. Shooters value the 17 Cal 15.5gr NTX for its repeatable accuracy and consistent terminal results.

Manufactured at Hornady’s Grand Island, Nebraska facility, the Hornady 17 Cal 15.5gr NTX is sold as a bullet component and must be matched with suitable brass, powder, and primers. With strict quality control ensuring tip alignment, jacket uniformity, and weight precision, the 17 Cal 15.5gr NTX stands as a premier choice for varmint hunters demanding high-speed expansion, flat-shooting trajectory, and dependable chambering in the .17-caliber category.