steve_b_wales Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 It's been many years since I use to own the above calibre rifle. I know there were issues at the time with cartridge cases splitting etc. I'm going to purchase a .17HMR in May/June once my renewal is back, but what make of ammunition is recommended now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 From previous experience i tried as many as were available to see which one was the most accurate. Very much like 22lr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Pretty sure they are mainly made by the same company but have various brands etc printed on them. You most likely know but Hornaday 17 or 20gr seem to be most common but buy one box and try, if they are good go back and buy a shed load. Always found CCI pretty useless and I think they make .17's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 17 Author Report Share Posted January 17 56 minutes ago, Dougy said: From previous experience i tried as many as were available to see which one was the most accurate. Very much like 22lr. That's what I used to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 51 minutes ago, bruno22rf said: Pretty sure they are mainly made by the same company but have various brands etc printed on them. You most likely know but Hornaday 17 or 20gr seem to be most common but buy one box and try, if they are good go back and buy a shed load. Always found CCI pretty useless and I think they make .17's. Mine would put all shots on a drawing pin at 100yds using Federal 17grn any others at best would shoot 1.5 inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 17 Author Report Share Posted January 17 21 minutes ago, Dougy said: Mine would put all shots on a drawing pin at 100yds using Federal 17grn any others at best would shoot 1.5 inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMc Posted Monday at 08:18 Report Share Posted Monday at 08:18 On 17/01/2025 at 18:00, Dougy said: Mine would put all shots on a drawing pin at 100yds using Federal 17grn any others at best would shoot 1.5 inch Similar experience here, but of late they don't group well or are consistent anyhow. Hornady and Winchester were desperate for splitting necks now I find the Federals do similar. All are made by CCI with exception of the Winchester ammo I believe. Great little rifle/round, can hit plenty with it, rabbits & fox etc. and even set the odd clay out at 200+ yards and accurate enough to hit them on sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted Monday at 11:40 Report Share Posted Monday at 11:40 (edited) Only ever used Hornady 17 gr over the past 12 years not needed to change because they have done everything I wanted of them. I did have a couple of squib rounds 10 years ago but no problems since. Edited Monday at 11:40 by Good shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted Monday at 11:56 Author Report Share Posted Monday at 11:56 14 minutes ago, Good shot? said: Only ever used Hornady 17 gr over the past 12 years not needed to change because they have done everything I wanted of them. I did have a couple of squib rounds 10 years ago but no problems since. Thanks. I used Hornady many years ago when I owned a .17HMR. I'm buying another one (as soon as my FAC renewal is sorted) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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