Frank Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 (edited) Since i got requests to put both aswell as the 2 calibers, i have changed it to the above. I hope this is the end of it now. :thumbs: As i have said, im trying to find out if the .17 HMR is taking over in sales from the .22lr, like i was told. Edited January 15, 2006 by Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 .22LR for its quietness and the .17HMR for its distance. :thumbs: Plus the fact I have ordered a Quad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invector Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 .22, using subs for less disturbance. .17HMR for range, flat shooting, less chance of ricochets and foxes. They both have their uses but I use the .22 most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted January 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 Anymore .17 HMR owners out their? :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 yup have one of each both get used on a regular basis. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 .22lr and a .22 centerfire :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted January 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 It seems most people have both. It still does not give me an idea how many .17 HMR owners are out their. I wonder if its out selling the .22lr? They could be neck on neck prehaps. :o I will ask my local firearms dealer and see how many get sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 i see alot in the shops. mostly second hand. but they are popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 At the moment id never ditch the .22LR its very useful but the .17HMR is an inpressive little round indeed. But for the noise factor i'd gash it in for a centrefire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted January 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 Being a .17 caliber, does the HMR foul badly and need cleaning a lot, like the centerfire version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dog Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 Frank, I have a .22Lr only. They wont give us 2 rimfire up here unless you have a really really good reason. I have never come up with one yet. What i can tell you is that I wouldnt give up the .22Lr for a .17 HMR. The .22Lr does the lower end of the business and when I get the .222 she will take care of the rest. I would like a .17 HMR but would use it for cheaper target/crow shooting at a bit of distance. However, there is a lot of .222 bullets in the price of a .17 HMR and scope; if you know what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex lad Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 When i first got my .17hmr 2 years ago they were pretty new and every one was saying how much cleaning was needed . So i did my own test Ruger .17hmr off sandbags Hornady 17grain ammo 10 targets at 50 yards 10 shots per target letting it cool between shots to stop stringing 1st target .564" group 2nd " .612" " 3rd " .598 " 4th " .751 " 5th " .689 " 6th " .721 " 7th " .852 " 8th " .823 " 9th " .956 " 10th " .897 " So for me thats good enough !!! I clean mine every time i crack open a new brick (50rnds) When i say clean thats a bore snake soaked in hopes no7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted January 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 Thanks lads, im starting to get the picture. I did consider getting a .17 HMR along with my .22lr, but since i have a .223 aswell, i might just wait a wee while. Besides, i want to consentrate on getting a 6.5 x 55 in the next year or 2 for deer stalking. B) I wish i could have them all. B) :o , or just move to Alaska. B) B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 When i first got my .17hmr 2 years ago they were pretty new and every one was saying how much cleaning was needed .So i did my own test Ruger .17hmr off sandbags Hornady 17grain ammo 10 targets at 50 yards 10 shots per target letting it cool between shots to stop stringing 1st target .564" group 2nd " .612" " 3rd " .598 " 4th " .751 " 5th " .689 " 6th " .721 " 7th " .852 " 8th " .823 " 9th " .956 " 10th " .897 " So for me thats good enough B) !!! I clean mine every time i crack open a new brick (50rnds) When i say clean thats a bore snake soaked in hopes no7 I dont soak my bore snake in any thing just pull it through now and then seems ok :o B) B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wol the hunter Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 hi mate i allso have 17.hmr and 22.lr.the 22 is my bread and butter,40;;90yards no problem. the 17 i allways take with me and only comes out of truck for crows.foxes,upto 250 yards,and stinky old seagulls.only down side to a 17 is **** on a windy day and loud,even at 180 plus other quarry will be aware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted January 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 Forgot about that , wind, it must effect it then?? Anyone else have any comment on this? :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex lad Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 Under 100 yards you dont really notice it ,but beyond 100 yards its a whole different story :o over 10/15 mph wind and it stays at home and .223 comes out to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dog Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 sussex lad what is stringing?:o??B) Frank, I'm being affected badly with wind as I type :*) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted January 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 sussex lad what is stringing?B)?B)? Frank, I'm being affected badly with wind as I type :*) :o , im like that after a bowl of bran flakes. B) B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex lad Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 Stringing is when you rattle loads of rounds quickly heating the barrel up this tends to effect the groups by stringing them out across/up and down the target in a line . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 sussex lad what is stringing?B)?B)? Frank, I'm being affected badly with wind as I type :*) :o , im like that after a bowl of bran flakes. B) B) Too much info Frank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 Just to put a spanner in the works FAC AIRGUN ...........Yes I know what your all thinking but I shoot more with this than my .22 rimmy ....Reason being it is CONSISTANTLY accurate around 60 yds ...........If it's a windy night you can use that to get closer to the quarry anyway.........This UNDER ESTIMATED GUN is more versatile as it can be used without the worry of rick o shea so will be more suited to the different senarios that crop up on land surrounded by built up areas . As with any gun with less power it just requires more skill with the shot placement that's all . Having spent loads of man hours and several thousand rds of ammo(different brands) at my local range I have come to the conclusion that the Ammo is ****......Some is less **** than others .I'm talking about £3.00 a brick for example as opposed to some of the expensive target ammo..........Mind you some of that can be dodgy When hunting as we all know them first shots when the barrel is cold is CRITICAL. Ask yourselves an honest Question .........concerning 10 shot groups ,how many times do you get the odd couple fly off anywhere and place themselves 2-3" away from their mates :o Too many times if you ask me B) The rimmy is going I'm afraid and being replaced by a .17 hmr ........I'm keeping my more expensive and a ballache to have the divers air bottle re-filled air gun Ive Just my 2ps worth FAC airgun 60yds .17hmr 120yds .223 up 200 yds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 (edited) the 17 i allways take with me and only comes out of truck for crows.foxes,upto 250 yards, foxes 250 .17.hmr. no way. Edited January 15, 2006 by markbivvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 Forgot about that , wind, it must effect it then?? Anyone else have any comment on this? if its windy neither of them will work well enough for much past 75yards. anyway....why would you be shooting a rifle if its windy....you will be decoying.... :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 the 17 i allways take with me and only comes out of truck for crows.foxes,upto 250 yards, foxes 250 .17.hmr. no way. My thought exactly Mark, think just bull **** not worth replying to such ****. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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