22mag vs 17hmr

[okiedog]

Yep, another 22mag/17hmr thread

I have done some digging on the net about comparisions and there is a lot of info there but some of it is dated. I think there might be some more info since more people have probable have bought a 17. I'm looking to fill the gap between my 22lr's and 223. I hear alot of good praise from the 22mag but I think alot is because of the length of time it has been avaliable. I have no intended use for it other than small game 75+ yards and bench shooting (mainly want a new gun). I am really leaning towards the 17 because of the claimed accuracy. You can read alot of data but I like to hear real life stories on performance.

[jesse8953]

I don't have a .22 mag but I do have a .17hmr.I have a savage with the acutriger and I love it! I didn't need another gun but I used my cabelas points and it was on sale,got the gun for free!

[DropTine49]

I have a magnum research Magnumlite .22 WMR and it is one of the best shooting guns I have ever shot. As far a hunting I would personally stay away from the .17 due to the 17-20 grain bullet you have to shoot. There is more error due to wind and weather than with the 30-40 grain .22. With either gun you will get what you pay for in accuracy in a controlled environment, but in the field I've found the .22 WMR does better.

[okiedog]

Well I guess I had already had my mind made. Went down at lunch and ordered a Savage synthetic/stainless 17HMR w/ accutrigger.

[Texan_Til_I_Die]

Well I guess I had already had my mind made. Went down at lunch and ordered a Savage synthetic/stainless 17HMR w/ accutrigger.

I have that gun topped with a Leupold VXII 3x9x40 in the silver finish. I can and have shot bullfrogs between the eyes at 50 yards. Mine likes the Hornady V-Max 17 gr loads. I've also killed a couple of coyotes and numerous beer cans with it. Deadly out to about 150.

[Strut10]

It's a shame that Savage, CZ or Remington don't bring out a modern bolt gun in 5mm RRM.

It would take most all the relevance out of any 22 mag -vs- 17 HMR discussions.

[Grady269]

You will be really happy with your rifle. .17HMR is a dandy little round. It does a lot for it's size.

[Shaun_300]

Nice looking rifle, I'd like to get an HMR someday. It'd be a fun little rifle to have.

[dartonman]

I own the Savage 17hmr, love it.......they now make the ballistic tipped bullets for 22 magnum, so I bought a 22 mag as well from a forum member, I love both guns. al

[Jeramie]

Well I guess I had already had my mind made. Went down at lunch and ordered a Savage synthetic/stainless 17HMR w/ accutrigger.

I had the same rifle, Blued with a Wood stock. It was a tack driver. I took it to western OK on the antelope hunt. I smoked a ton of prairie dogs with it. I brought it back and went squirrel hunting too. Make sure you take head shots.

However, a 75-80 yard shot on a tree rat isn't out of the question! Those things really are tack drivers and will reach way out there.

If I were you I would look into BSA's sweet 17 scope. You sight it in at a fixed yardage and then adjust the elevation based on yardage. Really a sweet deal. They are fairly cheap too (it is a BSA).