RemingtonLover

I am in the market for a little 22LR/22mag/17HRM type of gun. I have never shot a 17, but i have heard buddies talk about them. I am getting mixed impresions. what are the facts? Is it true that these little bullets will drift like crazy in a slight wind? People are all hyped about them, but i have my doubts, might I be better off with a .22 mag?

thanks guys

TREEDOG

I would take the 17. They are realy accurate from what ive seen. They arent suppose to drift much. I think on the predator/small game forumn there was a topic on it where someone explained it well.

iloveto4x4innc

I haven't had the chance to shoot mine yet, but my boss shot 3 shot groups at 120 yards with his that were smaller than a US quarter.

MOTurkeyTamer

Get the 17 HMR and you won't be sorry. It will probably become one of your favorite guns. They are that much fun to shoot. That little round packs a lot of punch within it's capabilities. I sure enjoy mine!

polack

I bought the Savage SS and it's a real good shooter. Shells for the gun are around 8. 75 a box of 50, so it's not overly expensive to shoot.
Polack

PABuck_HNTR

The .17 is a better round than the other two.

Ruger-Redhawk

The 17HMR is like any other cartridge, it's fine if used within it's limitations.For small varmints it's good round.I would take a 17 over a 22 Long Rifle anytime.Hard choice between the 22Mag and the new 17.Both have their advantages.

Ruger Redhawk

Pro-Line

I love mine, but it has its limitations. It's better than a 22mag in the same situation.

I shot mine at 100yds in a pretty stiff wind, and didn't notice any drift. Maybe at longer ranges....