.17 HMR Rounds

[Hunter2]

.17 HMR Rounds

 

Used the .17 HMR cz American with Remington 17gr v max for a while now,

Great no problems shoot straight out to 100+ yards never pushed beyond 155yrds

 

Great tool on bunnys.

 

Went to restock today and decided for some reason to try other makes.

Cant be much difference between them right?

 

Winchester supreme 17gr v max (2550fps)

 

Federal V shok 17 gr vmax polymer tip (2550fps)

 

CCI Game point jacketed soft point 20gr (2375fps)

 

Anybody had any experience using the above

Edited November 6, 2008 by Hunter2

[p-a-s]

regardless what cal you are shooting if you have tried a round and it does the biz then stick with it. as a rule i only try different rounds on a new rifle,when i find 1 that is grouping well i stick with it.its only a case of fine tuning then

[njc110381]

If it aint broke don't fix it - or at least that's my opinion. Try out the new rounds just to see how they work, you never know they may be the same? I'd stick to what works for you though, as you could spend the rest of your shooting career chasing a better load without finding one. It's a waste of time and could even dent your confidence in the gun if a new round lets you down

[al4x]

with the HMR most come out of the same factory and shoot in a very similar way. I've not found anything mine doesn't like I do re-zero but the changes are usually minimal. Other calibers it makes far more difference

[casts_by_fly]

for the most part, all of the ammo is the same. However, lot to lot variability is enough that some lots will shoot better than others out of a particular gun. So when you find a lot and brand that is working well, stick to it and buy as much as you can hold. My savage really liked winchester red box and CCI's. Rem's and hornady didn't do much for me.

 

Thanks,

Rick

[stevethevanman]

I am getting a HMR so please could you tell me just out of interest what groups are you getting with the CZ American 17 HMR???

 

as I am wondering weather or not to bother with a Varmint or not?

 

Steve

[Hunter2]

Hi Steve,The cz american 452 16"cracking kit , using a bipod set out a target at 103 yrds acording to the electronic range finder with no real wind 1/2" grouping,with remington 17gr v max,just amazing pulled a few shots wide mainley down to me, first day out after setting up the zero on the range. first bunny was over 100 yrds body shot made a bit of a mess,dead is dead.have not looked back that was three months ago.I have mainley been using the cz 452 american 20" in .22 using mainley winchesters cant put it down.fired over 1300 rounds.I would recommend if the trigger is a bit harsh is have the trigger mod done,if you are unsure get a gun smith to do it or someone who has done them before made so much difference,

 

I was out tonight with the hmr amonst the fireworks...doh... still managed 3 bunnys

Great little rifle for the price,if you are hunting with it its great tool.

 

ATB Derek

[stevethevanman]

well I was looking at either a american 17 or a varmint, the heavy barrel looks nice but, does the thicker barrel actualy help. Some say no because in rimfire velocitys there is no need but others say that it aids harmonics...so basical that leaves me nowere??

 

Steve

[Hunter2]

Any clubs your end maybe a few guys might have both,maybe put up a topic see what people have a preference and why.

i picked up both and i think the varmint is heavier for me, once you add a scope and 13"to 25" bipod the weight is right for me

[bullet boy]

Try the Winchester Supremes-my mate always used them.

[Newsportshooter]

Mate,

 

Apprently all the .17HMR rounds are made by CCI (and then repackaged by the respective companies) not sure how true this is but it would make sense.

 

I shoot the CCI 20 grain jacketed hollow points and find them excellent. I have shot the balistic tiped winchester but took a close (35 Yards) rabbit with one once and it made a hell of a big hole in it destorying most of the meat. (I know, I know - I should have gone for a head shot but I was testing the ammo, and before anyone says anything on the impact of the round the rabbit jumped up about 1 foot and then hit the ground dead ' I checked imediately and didn't have to despatch it).

 

I recently zeroed in my scope on my Quad using 20 grain hollow points (as my choice of ammo) and although not a very windy day there was a breeze - even so I found myself hitting empty 12 Gauge cartriges primer end on repeatedly at 75-80 Yards without issues.

 

As said I have a quad and this round really seems to suit it. To be fair to the winchester round it was acurate as hell but like I said it seemed to do more damage to the quary.

 

Hope this helps

[Newsportshooter]

p.s For CCI 20 Grain Hollow points - I go to Park Street Guns (Park Street, Herts) - £10.50 for 50. see - www.gunshot.co.uk - for info.

[Hunter2]

Newsportshooter,

Thanks for that,yep i know PSG,sometimes pop in to stock up as i have a shoot just down the road.

Helpful bunch in there.

I have not had the chance to try the different rounds out, only ever used remingtons 17gr with the Cz so will update when i have.

 

 

ATB

Derek

[Newsportshooter]

I'm sure you'll agree that it's a cracking round though either way... Totally agree with your comments re PSG. I bought a shotgun from them, not only did they knock some off the ticket, when we agreed a price they also threw in a slab of cartridges - Top service.