I have been looking into getting a 17 caliber rifle for multipurpose hunting. How does it compare to a 22 lr or 22 mag?
22 LR isn't in the same class, as for .22 mag, it's comparable in my opinion I'd rather have the .22, with something that small i like as much bullet weight as possible, they will both work well on game up to coyote size.
Also I just realized you didn't mention which 17, I was referring to the hmr, I don't have any experience with the Mach 2
Also I just realized you didn't mention which 17, I was referring to the hmr, I don't have any experience with the Mach 2
.22 mag can't touch the accuracy of 17HMR. I'd take one of each bit the 17 is definitely viable.
i had a 17 that i could drive tacks with at 100 yards from a bench so i can vouch for the accuracy of the 17(im not a very good shot myself). the wind seems to bother the 17 when its gusty outside, i would rather shoot my 22 mag when it get like that.
I too was interested, and I found a comparison test online here: http://www.chuckhawks.com/compared_17HMR_22WMR.htm
Basically, the conclusion was that for a combo of accuracy, energy, and "killing power," .22 WMR got the nod inside of 100 yards, while .17 HMR was better further out.
Basically, the conclusion was that for a combo of accuracy, energy, and "killing power," .22 WMR got the nod inside of 100 yards, while .17 HMR was better further out.
Its a wash. Pick which ever you want. I have both, and use them for small game varmint shooting. Kenetic energy does favor the .22 though at longer ranges.
I'm thinking .17 hornet myself as I am a big time .22 hornet fanboy. in a 20gr bullet they both shoot the hornet is almost 1200fps faster and has 2x the energy. Now its factory loaded by hornady. Savage and ruger are both building rifles for this little devil!
Ive got a ruger on layaway @ Henry's in Yukon and the also have a savage in stock in .17 hornet. Rcbs and hornady have dies available and currently only hornady has brass. I ordered an rcbs conversion die as I will not use hornady brass. So I can convert some Winchester .22 hornet brass to .17 with less stress on the necks. I can't wait to work up a load for it and see if it will be a legitimate 300-350 yd prarie dawg killing machine. With that kind of velocity I think it has potential. And it will be faster and use less powder than a 17 rem or fireball so it should be an efficient round. I have the best luck with large pistol primers in my hornet so we shall see I the same holds true for the .17 hornet.
I do not know very much about the 17. Never heard of mach 2. But i did find Remington had a center fire 17. Also i was referring to 17 hmr
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