jam1e Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Not seen much written or said about this calibre/rifle for quite a while here in the UK. Has it died over here, or not taken off as yet due to poor supply and to few rifle manufacturers willing to take the calibre on? I've had a slot for a .22 WMR for quite a while now, and I'm wondering whether to continue to hold off and get a "1 for 1" and get a .17 WSM, or bin that idea and just get the .22 WMR??. So any info about supply would be appreciated. And also any constructive opinions would be good to add to the pot to! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 I didn't think they made it here yet. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Just get the .17 hornet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Just get the .17 hornet +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam1e Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 It's a fair point..... I've had the .22 Hornet, and .204 Ruger, before my .223, and did consider the .17 Hornet at one point. I did enjoy the .22 Hornet, but found it hard work to get a good tight group. In fairness, like most of my reloading, I was probably just being OTT... So when the .17 WSM came along I liked the idea of the extra ft/lb at distance it gave, but in a disposable case form, if that makes sense.?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Yeah I hear what you're saying. If you don't want to faff with reloading the the WSM is attractive for the same purposes as the hornet. If you already reload, the it is a no brainer. If don't already but want to reload then you get the hornet. If you can't be bothered then consider the WSM. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattleFieldRelics Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 If you need any of the ammo the Dorset gun company have some. I was in there the other day when he was saying he'll never sell it. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam1e Posted November 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 If you need any of the ammo the Dorset gun company have some. I was in there the other day when he was saying he'll never sell it. lol That's interesting. I'll look him up and see what the price is per box. I wonder if he sells the .17 WSM... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam1e Posted November 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Maybe it's me, but I've been on the Dorset Gun Company site, but not found any .17 WSM ammo at all, let alone a rifle that shoots the ammo!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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