.22 or .17??

metro · 10-10-2004, 01:08 PM

Well I am eagerly waiting for Friday, pickup day for my Model 94 30-30 and I am now thinking about rounding out my collection with a small caliber rifle. I figure I need to complete the collection for hunting north America, right now my cabinet consists of the following.

Remington 788 .308
Winchester 1200 12 guage

metro · 10-10-2004, 01:18 PM

OO0000ps I hit accidently enter before finishing my post

Remington 870 20 guage
Winchester 94 30-30
Ruger Mini 30 7.63X39
Taurus .357
Smith and Wesson Sigma 9mm

I now need a small caliber rifle for small game, what do you guys think? I am partial to lever guns. I am interested in the .17 caliber but have read some reviews that other than target shooting it is a worthless round and I am not into varmit shooting. Another thing to consider is that I will be moving to East Texas in a year or two. I value all opinions. Thanks

Metro

frizzellr · 10-10-2004, 08:18 PM

If you are talking about the 17HMR then no, it is not worthless for small game as long as you use the right bullet. If you are wanting a gun more for small game though a good 22 LR would be the ticket.

TREEDOG · 10-11-2004, 07:48 AM

17 hmr!!!

gopher slayer · 10-11-2004, 04:07 PM

the 17 hrm is great of varmints. it tears gophers to bits. GET THE 17 HMR you wont regret this striaght shooter

WisHunt · 10-11-2004, 05:11 PM

I'd say .22lr. cost of ammo is my main concern. If the .17m2 ever comes out it might make the .17 hmr obsolete

James B · 10-11-2004, 06:43 PM

If you are not talking about long range hunting I would choose the 22 Rimfire without a doubt. If you want to shoot past 70 yards or so then the 17 HRM or 22 Magnum would be a better choice. The 17 HMR would be best past 100 yards. I don't care much for them because I want to reload my longer range varmit or small game rounds. I am Cheap.

frizzellr · 10-11-2004, 07:19 PM

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If the .17m2 ever comes out it might make the .17 hmr obsolete

Has the 22 LR made the 22 Mag obsolete yet? I think not.

Flying Ferris · 10-11-2004, 07:49 PM

Yeah, I'm with above on the Mach2 not replacing the .17hmr. Personally I think the only reason .17m2 exist is for pistols.

sot_II · 10-11-2004, 08:42 PM

the .17m2 is out, and is not designed to replace the HMR. they are two totally different rounds with different capacities.

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ORIGINAL: WisHunt

I'd say .22lr. cost of ammo is my main concern. If the .17m2 ever comes out it might make the .17 hmr obsolete