My "very old" Marlin 17V (first production batch, most likely) shoots the Hornady 17Vmax load like it as made for it (it WAS!), I've even squeaked out a .25" group with it, once! but normally, it's a .6" load.
I also have a CZ 455 (unlike VG, I AM smart enough to master another safety type) which favors the 20gr. Hornady load, but not by much.
I previously had an "early batch" Savage 93R17 that shot EVERYTHING well (3/4"), but I had a buddy without an HMR so I gifted it to him.

You can roll a turd in peanuts, dip it in chocolate, and it still ain't no damn Baby Ruth.