5 of 5 .17 Rem factory loads carry 250 ft·lb and expansion velocity for coyote; the best reach 300 yd (Norma Hornady V-MAX (Norma-loaded) 20 gr). Ranked, with the drop chart for each.
| Load | gr | Max ethical yd | MV fps | 500 yd ft·lb | Shoulder shot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norma Hornady V-MAX (Norma-loaded) 20 gr | 20 | 300 | 4,199 | 118 | behind the shoulder only |
| Nosler 20 gr Varmageddon FB Tipped | 20 | 300 | 4,200 | 115 | behind the shoulder only |
| Remington Premier AccuTip-V 20 gr | 20 | 300 | 4,250 | 121 | behind the shoulder only |
| Remington High Performance Rifle 25 gr Hollow Point | 25 | 300 | 4,040 | 118 | behind the shoulder only |
| Nosler 20 gr Varmageddon FBHP | 20 | 200 | 4,200 | 43 | behind the shoulder only |
Predator-size animals: 200–300 ft·lb is the quoted band. Placement is everything on a 5″ chest. Floor used: 250 ft·lb at impact plus the bullet's published expansion velocity. Orange = a target or varmint bullet (construction, not energy); red = never carries the energy. Sources: www.grandviewoutdoors.com.