17 HMR or 22 Mag?

elmer fudd · 01-04-2008, 07:41 PM

Hay all you rimfire lovers what gun caliber is better 22 mag or 17 Hmr and how much is the ammo? and what gun is cheaper

two-70 · 01-04-2008, 08:05 PM

22 mag is cheaper and the ammo for the 22 mag is about 4.00 a box cheaper

SilverRun · 01-04-2008, 08:33 PM

I have tried the 17 HMR - it was OK, but I am going with the .22 mag next time. The .17 didn't fair all that well with even a slight breeze.

elmer fudd · 01-04-2008, 08:34 PM

thx for the info but where can i buy a cheap 22 mag?

Big Dog · 01-05-2008, 12:17 AM

Use the .22 Mag if you want to eat him.
.17 Hummer if you want Red Mist.

webs · 01-05-2008, 04:33 AM

Your question is asking which is better and I would have to go with the .17 HMR as far as accuracy, because of the flat trajectory of the .17 caliber boat-tail bullet it shoots.If you intend to shoot and bring to the table rabbits and squirrels,then I consider both the .17 HMR and the .22 caliber Magnum too much gun for these animals.A .17 HMR is entirely too devastating(rib cage shots) for a 1 1/4 to 2 pound squirrel and the .22 mag probably not much better,in my opinion.

elmer fudd · 01-05-2008, 04:57 PM

ok thanks but is a 22 mag a cheaper gun to buy new?

Big Dog · 01-06-2008, 06:49 AM

Generally, yes. The .17 HMR rifles tend towards heavier barrels. Guys also like to put Hubbles (bigger scopes) on them, running up the cost of the Weapon System.
The venerable .22WMR rifle is made in far more variations - light sporter barrels to heavier varmint barrels, more choice of stock woods and synthetics, etc.
.22WMR ammo is also available in more types, allowing you to tailor the load to the game better. It makes a more versatile gun.

That's why I have three .22WMR rifles and only one in .17HMR.

pruneemac · 01-06-2008, 11:19 AM

22 mag no contest! I thought i had the ultimate varmint rifle with the 17 but not enough range or powder for my needs. My all time favorite is still the 243 with a 55gr. bullet. exploding range of 250 yrds.

redneck68 · 01-08-2008, 12:08 AM

if u want a really good squirral, whistle pig gun go with the .17 but hit them in the head the carnage is sweet with the bellistic tips or hollow points but for longer range for yotes and whistle pigs the mag works better.

01-04-2008, 07:41 PM	#1
elmer fudd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pheasant country USA! Posts: 1,960	17 HMR or 22 Mag? Hay all you rimfire lovers what gun caliber is better 22 mag or 17 Hmr and how much is the ammo? and what gun is cheaper

01-04-2008, 08:05 PM	#2
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,778	22 mag is cheaper and the ammo for the 22 mag is about 4.00 a box cheaper __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

01-05-2008, 12:17 AM	#5
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,219	Use the .22 Mag if you want to eat him. .17 Hummer if you want Red Mist. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

01-06-2008, 06:49 AM	#8
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,219	Generally, yes. The .17 HMR rifles tend towards heavier barrels. Guys also like to put Hubbles (bigger scopes) on them, running up the cost of the Weapon System. The venerable .22WMR rifle is made in far more variations - light sporter barrels to heavier varmint barrels, more choice of stock woods and synthetics, etc. .22WMR ammo is also available in more types, allowing you to tailor the load to the game better. It makes a more versatile gun. That's why I have three .22WMR rifles and only one in .17HMR. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

01-06-2008, 11:19 AM	#9
pruneemac Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Posts: 56	22 mag or 17? 22 mag no contest! I thought i had the ultimate varmint rifle with the 17 but not enough range or powder for my needs. My all time favorite is still the 243 with a 55gr. bullet. exploding range of 250 yrds.

01-04-2008, 08:33 PM	#3
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,661	I have tried the 17 HMR - it was OK, but I am going with the .22 mag next time. The .17 didn't fair all that well with even a slight breeze.

01-04-2008, 08:34 PM	#4
elmer fudd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pheasant country USA! Posts: 1,960	thx for the info but where can i buy a cheap 22 mag?

01-05-2008, 04:33 AM	#6
webs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 255 Images: 3	Your question is asking which is better and I would have to go with the .17 HMR as far as accuracy, because of the flat trajectory of the .17 caliber boat-tail bullet it shoots.If you intend to shoot and bring to the table rabbits and squirrels,then I consider both the .17 HMR and the .22 caliber Magnum too much gun for these animals.A .17 HMR is entirely too devastating(rib cage shots) for a 1 1/4 to 2 pound squirrel and the .22 mag probably not much better,in my opinion.

01-05-2008, 04:57 PM	#7
elmer fudd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pheasant country USA! Posts: 1,960	ok thanks but is a 22 mag a cheaper gun to buy new?

01-08-2008, 12:08 AM	#10
redneck68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: IN Posts: 3	if u want a really good squirral, whistle pig gun go with the .17 but hit them in the head the carnage is sweet with the bellistic tips or hollow points but for longer range for yotes and whistle pigs the mag works better.