new to site and 17 hmr's

[pute62]

NEW HERE SO THANKS FOR HAVING ME. I AM OLD SCHOOL WHEN IT COMES TO GUNS AND JUST BOUGHT MY FIRST 17HMR. HOW MUCH MORE SHOULD I EXPECT OVER THE 22MAG?

 

[Joe Williams]

The .17 HMR is much flatter shooting, and not as affected by wind. My wife zeroed her Savage at 100 yards. Anywhere from 25-100 yards she can just hold on target and never be more than 1/2" high or low. It's also a very accurate round, with her being able to routinely shoot 3/4" groups at 100 yards.

 

[esrice]

Welcome! Don't forget to introduce yourself here: Introductions and Greetings - INGunOwners

What do you mean by "how much more should I expect over the 22mag"? More what?

And please don't feel the need to SHOUT AT ALL OF US. Thanks!

 

[indykid]

Welcome to the site!

The big thing I hear about the 17HMR is that it shoots flatter than the 22WMR. I am sure others will be here soon with more answers.

 

[indyjoe]

I'm not too familiar with the .17 HMR. However, welcome to the site. By the way, posting in all caps is considered SHOUTING and bad web etiquette. Just an FYI.

 

[4sarge]

NEW HERE SO THANKS FOR HAVING ME. I AM OLD SCHOOL WHEN IT COMES TO GUNS AND JUST BOUGHT MY FIRST 17HMR. HOW MUCH MORE SHOULD I EXPECT OVER THE 22MAG?

I love my Savage 17HMR, great shooter. I just hate buying the ammo.

 

[rmcrob]

Welcome to INGO.

 

[slamer283]

welcome to the site bro. glad to have you. not to sure on the 22. but i do no 17hmr is a good gun. good luck!

 

[PwrCruz]

I love my Savage 17HMR, great shooter. I just hate buying the ammo.

Aint it the truth. One of my favorite rifles to shoot just cant belive the price of the ammo.

 

[ruger7722]

i say very much more affected by wind.much less knockdown power from 17 grain bullet.is flatter shooting though and more accurate.i believed all that hype .everyone i know goes back to 22 mag,for larger critters.in tenn. at night you can only use rimfire and no light.i would rather use heavier bullet from 22 mag.i like 17 hmr and it has a place in my collection of rimfires.fun for blowing up things like fruit or water bottles.17 mach 2 is an accurate round too and alot cheaper to shoot.

 

[Field King]

Dag gone u ruger7722, after seeing u shoot your 22 mag today u got me lookin to buy one now, I have not shot the 17 hmr but I have seen the .22 mag in competent hands and it is accurate!

 

[ruger7722]

you are too kind,you seem to be pretty competent or should i say competitive your self w/ them there pistols

 

[Jack Ryan]

NEW HERE SO THANKS FOR HAVING ME. I AM OLD SCHOOL WHEN IT COMES TO GUNS AND JUST BOUGHT MY FIRST 17HMR. HOW MUCH MORE SHOULD I EXPECT OVER THE 22MAG?

You can expect to see a lot of this.

... and for the sensitive type...

a lot of this...

 

[ruger7722]

those critters in the second pic better wake up and get out of there ,someone could see that gun and shoot them

 

[ML ll THUMBHOLE]

If you are talking fps. then a good 22 mag will reach 2350. a 17 hmr will reach 2750. with a 17gn bullet. It's all in what you want to kill, or blow up. I have a .17 mach 2, 17 hmr, 22 mag, 22 LR. I like the 17 Hmr the best. Bullets are pricey. I usally buy when I find a sale, and to me a sale is 10.99 or lwr.

 

[Jack Ryan]

those critters in the second pic better wake up and get out of there ,someone could see that gun and shoot them

There's a reason you can't see their heads.

I don't think they'll be "waking up" any time soon.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I do not own a 22WMR. I also do not own at 17HMR, and never will. I will say one thing. I can shoot the caps off a 20 ounze bottle all day long with my Marlin .22LR, at fifty yards. To me 17HMR's are all hype. They are too pricy for what you get, and ammo no way in hell!

 

[Colt556]

I recently traded for a .17HMR Tracker and was quite surprised at how well it shot. I think the noise surprised me more than anything. I didn't expect such a loud bang from such a tiny cartridge. I need to find a local supplier for the ammo though. I think I paid $14 for a box if CCIs. I'm HOPING I can find it cheaper. I'd like to get a CZ 452 in .17HMR to go with the revolver. Sorry I didn't answer any of your questions and just spouted off about my experiences. Welcome aboard, I'm new also.

 

[Joe Williams]

I recently traded for a .17HMR Tracker and was quite surprised at how well it shot. I think the noise surprised me more than anything. I didn't expect such a loud bang from such a tiny cartridge. I need to find a local supplier for the ammo though. I think I paid $14 for a box if CCIs. I'm HOPING I can find it cheaper. I'd like to get a CZ 452 in .17HMR to go with the revolver. Sorry I didn't answer any of your questions and just spouted off about my experiences. Welcome aboard, I'm new also.

If you look around a bit, you should be able to find it for $12 or so. It's a lot cheaper than it used to be, when my wife first bought hers.

 

[Colt556]

Thanks. I just bought a box at the first place I looked b/c I was on my way to the range. I'll shop around a bit now.