.22 mag Or .17 hmr (Poll)

[Fish Hawg]

I put up a topic Remington 597, about geting a 22lr. A few people said get a .17, I will use it on sage rats, rabbits Ect. Will it have enough power for coons? So what would you get and WHY? Thanks in advance....Ross

[Fish Hawg]

6 votes and still 50/50 :whazzup:
What gun maker do you like best for the .17 HMR ....Ross

[KingFisher85]

I had a 22mag, at 100 yards had it shooting dead on. Could put 10 rounds into an inch without much to it.
The price of 22mag and 17hmr is about the same. If I was to get a new one, it would be a 17. Just cause with the 22mag, it really started dropping out past 100 yards.
And from the sounds of it, the 17HMR is like the next best thing.

[ 02-03-2004, 04:20 PM: Message edited by: KingFisher85 ]

[2 bit Hook'r]

This is a question I've been asking myself also. I've owned a 22mag for many years and have recently been shooting a friends' 17HMR. It shoots very flat and is awsome on squirrel / sage rat size critters. I have yet to shoot it in the wind, but most likely the little 17gr. slug will not stay on course at long distances as well as the 22mag. The fragile bullet should upset nicely in 'coons as it has done for me on smaller game. Rabbits will be a "no brainer"...literally. Also check out ammo prices, they should get cheaper as sales are increasing.

[ICHTHYDEMON]

All this talk of new rimfires,and I had to have one.I went out this afternoon to look at new .17HMRs. I checked out the Marlins,Remingtons,CZs,and Savages. I ended up with a Savage bolt action .17HMR. It has a syn. stock,and SS bull barrel. The model # is 93R17-FVSS. I can't wait to try her out.

[24 on/ 48 off]

I got the Marlin .17. Its a great shooter and splatters things all over the place. :smile:

--spud-- :smile:

[Fish Hawg]

24/48 did you get the stainless one? That is the one I really want to get, How does it group any pros or cons?....Ross

[KingFisher85]

This is what you want :grin:


Marlin 17VS stainless/laminated

Ima get me one of them :grin:

[Fish Hawg]

That is It :grin:

[Chukrchaser]

I simply have a speed fixation -- so I went with a the HMR. I have shot it in the wind and yes it is a little drifty -- but that little ballistic tip can cause enough shrapnel to do in a rat if it hits close. Have used on Jacks and it does very nicely -- had one going away at 100yds and skinned it fron tail to the hole in the back of its head -- coons -- no prob -- coyotes -- know your limits under a 100 yds don't see an issue -- over that and you better be right on their eye ball -- and should use the TNT hollow point.

As I understand it, they are also coming out with a 20 grain that will help with the wind -- but not the speed -- Ammo prices have already started down -- Got some as low as 6.95 by buying a case.

I opted for the CZ -- Fixed 6x Leupold -- from a bench -- 5 in a hair over a dime at 100yds.

Now if you feel the need for real speed -- check out the new 204 Ruger -- 204 Caliber 33 grain Hornaday V-max (same as the HMR only bigger) at 4225 ft/sec (based on the 223 Rem Mag case)-- YEE HA!!! I ...MUST... RESIST.....I.... MUST.... RESIST!!!!

[ajfishfinder]

He must have posted as I was typing. Does anyone know any more about it??? Perhaps a link???

[ajfishfinder]

I recently head rummor about a new .204 cartridge due out real soon. I heard Ruger was making it as a 20 cal and due out in 2004 hence the .204. Has anyone hear about it???

[ICHTHYDEMON]

ajff,

Did ya' read the post above yours? :grin:

[StickFish]

Here you go on the link to the press release

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firear...1-06-2003.html

Here is a link to the ammo please note the above post refering to the parent case being a "223 Remington Magnum" Close - 223 Remington is the parent case.

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/204ruger.asp

I think I'll stick with my 22BR, too many other guns to get first.

[ 02-09-2004, 06:47 AM: Message edited by: StickFish ]

[Clamman]

I don't know the true balistics, but my .17 sure hits the targets with as much pop as any rimfire I have shot. Have been real happy with the Marlin VS (same as pictured). It shoots super straight and I can't wait to pop some varmits!

Clam

[Abalone]

How spendy is the ammo ?

[ICHTHYDEMON]

depends on where you buy the ammo. I've found it anywhere from $7 a box up to $12 per box at the overpriced pawnshop down the street. I'd say the average cost in my neck of the woods is $8.50 for 50 rounds.

[periwinkle]

I read a review recently that said the 17 had much less wind drift than the 22.

[GOT2FISH]

Man I want one of those.