speedytriple Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 So my second oldest is wanting to learn to shoot. I am thinking about passing my 22 down to my oldest and giving the 22 he used to his younger brother. Which leaves me without a small game gun. I am thinking about a 17 to replace the 22. Opinions, would be used for small game and plinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I have not looked at anything in 17 hmr. Is ammo cost and availability about the same as .22LR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 (edited) normally 50 is 10-10.99I love mine; Savage 93R17TRI will warn you... This thing is hell on small game... They sort of explode on impact... Anything smaller than a cat or a bunny. Edited January 27, 2011 by Beegreenstrings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walther_gsp Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I have a Savage 93 in 17hmr and love it. However, the have a newer model with a more target style stock and threaded barrel, so I might be willing to make you a deal on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I've read that they're inherently crazy-accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Nice little round.. Nowhere near as cheap as .22 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Man my first was a 22mag, bricks of ammo are not cheap, but they are fun. And as stated explode the groundhogs etc.The 17hmr is just like a 22 LR and ammo is a little more expensive. Personally, when I teach my little ones(future that is) to shoot, it ll be a 22lr because ammo is like 20 bux for 500 rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Ammo cost is not a concern. It will be used for hunting mostly, with some target shooting here and there. If I am gonna blow thru ammo I will use one of my 22lr. So .17hmr no good for squirrels? I am planning a hunting trip this spring or summer with my two oldest boys for rabbit/squirrel I figure the 17 has a little better range on it then a 22lr. Tom let me know what kind of price your looking for on your savage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Thinking something maybe like this? savage 93r17 fvss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarvismb Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I have the Savage 17 and it's like a little laser stinger round. at 100, it's dead flat (2550 ft/s, IIRC) and the holes are as close as you are steady. As the others have said, not nearly as cheap as 22LR, but similar to the 22WM within a dollar per 50 box most places.As far as shooting little critters, I can see how it wouldn't leave much to reclaim once they're hit. We had a 50yd fruit target day at a friend's farm once, just to compare the effects of 22LR to the HMR, and the difference was intense. While the 22LR shot clean little holes all day, the HMR (with a hollow point spitzer round) punched a perfectly-shaped 6-pointed star entry hole and blew the whole back out of a small watermelon. Impressive for such a little guy. Just like jbot.The only drawback I've found is that the speed and trajectory of the HMR give a false sense of accuracy at traditional 22LR distances, and when you go to longer ranges, the bullet lacks the mass of most long-range rounds and can really float away with decent cross-winds past 150-200yds. It's not a drawback in the traditional sense, but it really brings you back to reality once you're done with the 100yd playtime stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I originally got mine to shoot when I am not shooting this.Model: 10 FCP McMillan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 So would you be able to hunt mid size stuff like yotes and groundhogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 that is some classy shit... when you cant cut and paste a pic anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 (edited) Guess it blocks it wow. Edited January 27, 2011 by speedytriple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walther_gsp Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 So would you be able to hunt mid size stuff like yotes and groundhogs.Yea, I've shot a couple groundhogs with mine. I first used one when prairie dog hunting out west. It'll take a coyote if your under 150-200yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 So pm with info on your savage I am looking to buy one within the next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Mike - check out youtube for 17hmr vs. .22lr ammo comparisons. I was actually JUST looking at some of these last night for fun.that tiny round freakin' explodes inside whatever it hits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Guess I better be able to get head shots then if I want any meat off a bunny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Keep in mind some indoor ranges wont let you shoot 17 but the 22 is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarvismb Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Keep in mind some indoor ranges wont let you shoot 17 but the 22 is ok.da' truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 (edited) I have shot one yote and 3 ground hogs...The hogs were clean, the yote not so much... One of the only times I actually regretted pulling the trigger. Ended up shooting 2 more times to get the clean head shot...When we investigated, the shots were all clean in the head but looked as if one hit him in the top of the head and came out the back of his neck... Edited February 1, 2011 by Beegreenstrings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstegjas Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I have been shooting this little screamer for a few years now. I have found it to be very accurate and extremely distructive. It's a little expensive for plinking but it will make a good kill on small ground hog size game and smaller out to about 150 yards. Not to mention it is just a blast to shoot.Here is a picture I took of a 30-06 case I shot at 50 yards. It cut through it just like butter.Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I have been shooting this little screamer for a few years now. I have found it to be very accurate and extremely distructive. It's a little expensive for plinking but it will make a good kill on small ground hog size game and smaller out to about 150 yards. Not to mention it is just a blast to shoot.Here is a picture I took of a 30-06 case I shot at 50 yards. It cut through it just like butter.Jimlol that is baller.i can't shoot worth a damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 You can't ride for shit either lulz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 that is hurtful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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