.17 rimfire

marine6680 · May 16, 2016, 07:46 PM

I was looking at some .17 rimfire today.

Was thinking it might be fun to have one.

What would be the better way to go if I did, HMR or WSM? Pricing for a box of rounds is about the same, what are the pros and cons?

Would be paired with a bull barrel bolt gun, probably a savage. Not looking to spend a ton on the gun.

It would be for plinking, no hunting... Got several 22lr rifles and pistols, a 10/22 set up for precision, an AR, and Henry lever... and two Ruger 22 pistols, so we are covered on the 22 front.

Targa · May 16, 2016, 07:53 PM

I have been interested in a similar setup Marine for the same reasons. I'll be following this one.

deerslayer303 · May 16, 2016, 07:55 PM

If it's for plinking I say 17 HMR. Simply because it seems ammo for it is everywhere. I went with 17 HMR for my night time coyote gun, but now I wish I would have gone with the WSM.

scottycoyote · May 17, 2016, 12:50 PM

yeah i think id go with the 17hmr as well if its just plinking. I have one of the old savages with the wood stock bull barrel and accutrigger and that thing is one of the most accurate rimfires i own.

lamarw · May 17, 2016, 02:26 PM

I can only speak to the .17 HMR. It is a Marlin 917V with a bull barrel and bolt action. The rifle and caliber are very accurate and a lot of fun to shoot.

Not sure whether Marlin still makes this specific rifle since I purchased this one new in Oct. 1911. Ammunition was available for it when .22 rim fire was not back then.

marine6680 · May 17, 2016, 10:11 PM

Then I may be looking at the HMR then.

How does it do at 100yds? 22lr can struggle out that far due to velocity loss, the whole subsonic transition thing.

Boogershooter · May 17, 2016, 10:34 PM

Lamar I truely didn't know the 17 hmr had been around over 100 years already lol.

JWT · May 18, 2016, 10:26 AM

The .17 hmr is a great cartridge for plinking and shooting at the range for sure. I have a CZ 455FS chambers for the .17. A very affordable, nice looking, bolt action that is smooth and accurate. Really fun to shoot and a nice choice for a .17 hmr.

On a higher scale I have. Winchester (Miroku) 1885 low wall single shot, with an octagon barrel and case hardened receiver, single shot .17 hmr rifle. A great looking rifle, a bit heavy, extremely smooth action, and a tack driver.

Both guns have convinced me that it is a very good caliber.

lamarw · May 18, 2016, 11:05 AM

LOL Boogershooter, Reading my post you might believe my "thinking brain" was over a 100 years old.

RiponP90 · May 18, 2016, 12:29 PM

17 HMR is readily available and at decent prices too. I've seen a good, but not overwhelming, amount of firearms for it including revolvers. I've never had the chance to use 17 HMR yet but I sure would love to.

cecILL · May 19, 2016, 07:07 AM

I've had dime size groups with the .17HMR @ 100 yds. on good days.

May 16, 2016, 07:46 PM	#1
marine6680 Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2012 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 4,594	.17 rimfire I was looking at some .17 rimfire today. Was thinking it might be fun to have one. What would be the better way to go if I did, HMR or WSM? Pricing for a box of rounds is about the same, what are the pros and cons? Would be paired with a bull barrel bolt gun, probably a savage. Not looking to spend a ton on the gun. It would be for plinking, no hunting... Got several 22lr rifles and pistols, a 10/22 set up for precision, an AR, and Henry lever... and two Ruger 22 pistols, so we are covered on the 22 front.

May 17, 2016, 12:50 PM	#4
scottycoyote Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2005 Location: southwestern va Posts: 830	yeah i think id go with the 17hmr as well if its just plinking. I have one of the old savages with the wood stock bull barrel and accutrigger and that thing is one of the most accurate rimfires i own. __________________ "i got the most powerful gun in the world........an .88 magnum. It shoots thru schools......"

May 18, 2016, 12:29 PM	#10
RiponP90 Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2016 Posts: 190	17 HMR is readily available and at decent prices too. I've seen a good, but not overwhelming, amount of firearms for it including revolvers. I've never had the chance to use 17 HMR yet but I sure would love to. __________________ Proud PS90 SBR and SPAS 12 Owner www.plinkersclub.com Your source for target, hunting and self defense ammunition.

May 16, 2016, 07:53 PM	#2
Targa Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2014 Posts: 2,084	I have been interested in a similar setup Marine for the same reasons. I'll be following this one.

May 16, 2016, 07:55 PM	#3
deerslayer303 Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2011 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 2,653	If it's for plinking I say 17 HMR. Simply because it seems ammo for it is everywhere. I went with 17 HMR for my night time coyote gun, but now I wish I would have gone with the WSM.

May 17, 2016, 02:26 PM	#5
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	I can only speak to the .17 HMR. It is a Marlin 917V with a bull barrel and bolt action. The rifle and caliber are very accurate and a lot of fun to shoot. Not sure whether Marlin still makes this specific rifle since I purchased this one new in Oct. 1911. Ammunition was available for it when .22 rim fire was not back then.

May 17, 2016, 10:11 PM	#6
marine6680 Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2012 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 4,594	Then I may be looking at the HMR then. How does it do at 100yds? 22lr can struggle out that far due to velocity loss, the whole subsonic transition thing.

May 17, 2016, 10:34 PM	#7
Boogershooter Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2014 Posts: 645	Lamar I truely didn't know the 17 hmr had been around over 100 years already lol.

May 18, 2016, 10:26 AM	#8
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	The .17 hmr is a great cartridge for plinking and shooting at the range for sure. I have a CZ 455FS chambers for the .17. A very affordable, nice looking, bolt action that is smooth and accurate. Really fun to shoot and a nice choice for a .17 hmr. On a higher scale I have. Winchester (Miroku) 1885 low wall single shot, with an octagon barrel and case hardened receiver, single shot .17 hmr rifle. A great looking rifle, a bit heavy, extremely smooth action, and a tack driver. Both guns have convinced me that it is a very good caliber.

May 18, 2016, 11:05 AM	#9
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	LOL Boogershooter, Reading my post you might believe my "thinking brain" was over a 100 years old.

May 19, 2016, 07:07 AM	#11
cecILL Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2001 Location: central IL Posts: 769	I've had dime size groups with the .17HMR @ 100 yds. on good days.