17 powderless?

SwwPlayboy · September 18, 2015, 05:15 PM

First off if this is the wrong form for this post, I apologize.

So we have 22 powderless ammo. Does anyone know if they make 17s powderless?

condor bravo · September 18, 2015, 08:56 PM

Can't seem to pull anything up on the internet, as probably you have also tried, so unless someone has first hand information on the .17 powderless, we're probably just limited to the .22 variety. Interesting that there aren't all that many reports of the .22s failing to exit the barrel, even in rifles. What could be the real purpose of these powderless .22 cartridges?

Mobuck · September 18, 2015, 09:31 PM

The 22 "powderless" ammo is meant for uses where low noise and limited power are the high priorities. This is basically opposite the expectations of 17(assuming HMR)ammo.

Vettebeach · September 19, 2015, 07:32 AM

[QUOTE]The 22 "powderless" ammo is meant for uses where low noise and limited power are the high priorities. This is basically opposite the expectations of 17(assuming HMR)ammo./[QUOTE]

Like varmint hunting in the attic?

SwwPlayboy · September 19, 2015, 08:25 AM

"Like varmint hunting in the attic? "

Haha exactly.

A few buddies and myself went the LGS a while back and did a group purchase on some henry 22s. Most of us live with in city limits so we cant shoot as often as wed like. With the powederless, we can sit in the back yard and plink cans all day with no complaints. Pellet guns are louder. It also has enough nock down to take out the squirrels at 25 yards that wont leave your bird feeder alone. Its actually quite a lot of fun. And it was a great excuse to give the wives so we could purchase another henry

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So yah we were talking about it the other night, just curious if there were any 17s that came powderless.

Sport45 · September 21, 2015, 10:33 PM

I'd be surprised to see "powderless" .17 caliber rounds. Unlike the .22 rimfire varieties the .17's are jacketed and need quite a bit more oomph to ensure leaving the barrel.

September 18, 2015, 05:15 PM	#1
SwwPlayboy Member Join Date: April 14, 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 74	17 powderless? First off if this is the wrong form for this post, I apologize. So we have 22 powderless ammo. Does anyone know if they make 17s powderless?

September 18, 2015, 08:56 PM	#2
condor bravo Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2014 Location: Nevada/Ariz/CA Posts: 1,753	Can't seem to pull anything up on the internet, as probably you have also tried, so unless someone has first hand information on the .17 powderless, we're probably just limited to the .22 variety. Interesting that there aren't all that many reports of the .22s failing to exit the barrel, even in rifles. What could be the real purpose of these powderless .22 cartridges? __________________ Ouch, the dreaded "M-1 thumb", you just know it will happen eventually, so why not do it now and get it over with??

September 19, 2015, 07:32 AM	#4
Vettebeach Junior Member Join Date: March 2, 2013 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 10	[QUOTE]The 22 "powderless" ammo is meant for uses where low noise and limited power are the high priorities. This is basically opposite the expectations of 17(assuming HMR)ammo./[QUOTE] Like varmint hunting in the attic? __________________ Which way to the beach?

September 21, 2015, 10:33 PM	#6
Sport45 Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 1999 Location: Too close to Houston Posts: 4,196	I'd be surprised to see "powderless" .17 caliber rounds. Unlike the .22 rimfire varieties the .17's are jacketed and need quite a bit more oomph to ensure leaving the barrel. __________________ Proud member of the NRA and Texas State Rifle Association. Registered and active voter.

September 18, 2015, 09:31 PM	#3
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	The 22 "powderless" ammo is meant for uses where low noise and limited power are the high priorities. This is basically opposite the expectations of 17(assuming HMR)ammo.

September 19, 2015, 08:25 AM	#5
SwwPlayboy Member Join Date: April 14, 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 74	"Like varmint hunting in the attic? " Haha exactly. A few buddies and myself went the LGS a while back and did a group purchase on some henry 22s. Most of us live with in city limits so we cant shoot as often as wed like. With the powederless, we can sit in the back yard and plink cans all day with no complaints. Pellet guns are louder. It also has enough nock down to take out the squirrels at 25 yards that wont leave your bird feeder alone. Its actually quite a lot of fun. And it was a great excuse to give the wives so we could purchase another henry . So yah we were talking about it the other night, just curious if there were any 17s that came powderless.