Why Would I Purchase a .17 HMR VS a .22?

[bombadillo]

There you go SeanO, thats a great solution. Or something of the single shot Rossi or NEF variety. You can go from .22lr up to .50 cal. as well.

[2shotjoe]

1. 22lr ammo costs start from .2 cents each.
2. 17hmr costs more then .25 cents, .223 is cheaper.
3. more variety of 22lr guns.

[scootergmc]

I would like to understand why I should buy a .17 HMR over a .22, the rifle will be used for same game, and target practice. I already have a 308, and a 223.

You shouldn't. .22 comes first. .17 HMR comes when you can afford it and appreciate the benefits from its use.

[0321jarhead]

With the .22 you can shoot small bore lever cowboy matches. (Henry Golden Boy I have.) I never heard of any matches with the .17 HMR but, maybe there is somewhere.

[JNunez23]

That's crazytalk right there, .22 all the way.

[WoodenGun]

I use Aguila hyper velocity (~1700 fps) 22lr rounds out of a bolt gun.

150 yards for small varmint hunting is no problem.

Cost is ~$360/5000 for the ammo - includes taxes and shipping - yes, you are supposed to pay sales tax if your out-of-state retailer does not collect it from you.

[Joe Register]

When 17HMR came out it was reasonable in price. Now it is not. I use mine on the quite rare occasions I can go somewhere and shoot ground squirrels. Making the choice today it would be 22 if deciding between the two. If you do not have either then it is a no brainer. If you have a bunch of .22s already then you need a 17HMR, 17HM2, and 22WMR to take up room in your safe. It is your duty as a calgunner.

[NOTABIKER]

I have both Savage .17hmr and Savage .22lr.

I love them both and I am looking for a Savage in .22wmr.

So like someone said earlier, buy all three.

The .17hmr do get majorly affected by wind.

i love my savage 22 FV. it makes me look better than i am.

[NOTABIKER]

long live WM federal bulk pack 22lr. 18 bucks for 550 rounds. i do not shoot match.

[ns3v3n]

1. 22lr ammo costs start from .2 cents each.
2. 17hmr costs more then .25 cents, .223 is cheaper.
3. more variety of 22lr guns.

223 is cheaper??? Last I check 17HMR is $9.99/ 50 rounds. 223 can't be cheaper than that.

[A1sauce]

I want with a 22 LR and a 22 hornet combo of two small caliber rifles. Already have a couple of 223, just in case I need more punch. seems to fit the bill overall.

[cal3gunner]

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[dangerranger]

Get the 22 first! for cheap practice the 22 is still king. If you were buying as a hunting gun Id say get the 17 first. But the 22 is quiet, fun, cheap, and accurate DR

[shafferds]

22lr out to 300 yards is fun and cheap using a custom built 10-22. Fun fun fun