why a .17 caliber and not a .223 caliber?
04-22-2003, 08:38 AM
#11
Nontypical Buck
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RE: why a .17 caliber and not a .223 caliber?
.17 is just a different gun, and that' s probably why people like it. I would rather go with a .223, .222-50, 220 swift..... .17 is affected by the wind more that I would like it to be.
04-22-2003, 08:40 AM
#12
Nontypical Buck
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RE: why a .17 caliber and not a .223 caliber?
Also, Cabelas does have some .17 HMR left. Not a lot but we' ve been getting a little here and there lately, enough to keep it stocked for the past couple of weeks. Just boxes and no cases though. Limit of 2
04-22-2003, 08:58 AM
#13
Typical Buck
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RE: why a .17 caliber and not a .223 caliber?
I think some people get upset when I suggest we correctly and specifically identify what cartridge we are talking about. " .17 caliber" is not clear enough.
There is the .17 HMR (Hornady Magnum Rimfire, a .22 mag. necked down to 17 cal.) and the .17 Remington which is basically a .223 case necked down to 17 cal.
Robin
There is the .17 HMR (Hornady Magnum Rimfire, a .22 mag. necked down to 17 cal.) and the .17 Remington which is basically a .223 case necked down to 17 cal.
Robin
04-22-2003, 03:40 PM
#14
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RE: why a .17 caliber and not a .223 caliber?
Duffy,
Your right. Which 17 are we talking about? I always thought the 17Rem was a nice little round but I' m not sold on the 17HMR. I don' t think alot of people know that there is more than one 17 on the market. There are also several 17 cal wildcats out there.
Your right. Which 17 are we talking about? I always thought the 17Rem was a nice little round but I' m not sold on the 17HMR. I don' t think alot of people know that there is more than one 17 on the market. There are also several 17 cal wildcats out there.
04-24-2003, 08:55 AM
#16
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RE: why a .17 caliber and not a .223 caliber?
I own a .17HMR and really like the results i' ve had with it. There' s very minimal pelt damage and it' s very accurate up to 200yds. I get 1/2 5 shot groups at 75 yds. The wind doesn' t really affect the bullet unless you' re getting up over 150yds.
04-24-2003, 08:31 PM
#17
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RE: why a .17 caliber and not a .223 caliber?
I' ll just tell you why I got one. I am an avid squirrel hunter, and in fall when you can get 75yds+ shot the 22LR just falls short. So I decided to step up to the 17HMR. And even then the 17HMR is sorta over kill, so I image the 223 would be worse.
But you can ask why a 223 instead of a 243? why a 270 instead of a 30-06? Why 38 special instead of 357 Mag? Why 20ga instead of 12ga? Why, cause it' s nice to have something different than everyone else.
But you can ask why a 223 instead of a 243? why a 270 instead of a 30-06? Why 38 special instead of 357 Mag? Why 20ga instead of 12ga? Why, cause it' s nice to have something different than everyone else.
