Virginia Gun Owners Forum - VGOF

Hey guys,

What would be a good 17hmr rifle to get and how much should one pay for ammo?

Semi ammo, bolt action, lever action, what action type? I know you can buy 17 HMR barrels and parts for 10/22.

Jakeiscrazy wrote:Semi ammo, bolt action, lever action, what action type? I know you can buy 17 HMR barrels and parts for 10/22.

lets go with either a semi auto or bolt action!

and i did not know that you could get aftermarket .17hmr barrles for the 10/22.

Jakeiscrazy wrote: I know you can buy 17 HMR barrels and parts for 10/22.

Others will correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm fairly sure that the .17HMR conversion is only for 10/22 Magnum rifles. Maybe you're thinking of .17 HM2?

Beav, .17 HMR means more expensive ammo. Are you willing to spend the money?

Diomed wrote:

Jakeiscrazy wrote: I know you can buy 17 HMR barrels and parts for 10/22.

Others will correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm fairly sure that the .17HMR conversion is only for 10/22 Magnum rifles. Maybe you're thinking of .17 HM2?

Beav, .17 HMR means more expensive ammo. Are you willing to spend the money?

I thought that they would be more expensive...

Diomed wrote:

Jakeiscrazy wrote: I know you can buy 17 HMR barrels and parts for 10/22.

Others will correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm fairly sure that the .17HMR conversion is only for 10/22 Magnum rifles. Maybe you're thinking of .17 HM2?

Beav, .17 HMR means more expensive ammo. Are you willing to spend the money?

Yep turns out your right after a little more searching. Apparently I got .17HM2 and .17HMR confused. 17HM2 can be swapped into a normal 10/22 with a heavier charging handle added but .17HMR can only be swapped in 10/22 Mag only. I wouldn't be shocked to find out all of these kits have feed issues so it may be best to stick to a gun made of .17HMR.

Jakeiscrazy wrote:I wouldn't be shocked to find out all of these kits have feed issues so it may be best to stick to a gun made of .17HMR.

Which means bolt action, and maybe lever action - semiautos and .17 HMR (and .22WMR) don't seem to get along very well.

I have a marlin bolt action stainless .17hmr that will group under a dime at 100yds, and a cz 453 that will do the same. The cz has a fully adjustable single set trigger that is a joy, but the marlin trigger isnt bad at all. The cz is smooth and purdy and the marlin is a little rough on the inside. All .17hmr ammo is about $15 and no matter what brand its made by cci.

I really like the Savage Mark II rifles with the accu trigger. They have a few different variations in .17hmr if you want a bolt action.

I purchased a Henry .17 HMR Golden Boy May 2012. Mainly for Ground Hog Hunting...I enjoy shooting it so much that I do not go to the Range without it.I just enjoy Lever Action Rifles over the rest. Ammo cost about the same as .22 Mag. and is still more cost effective than Big Bores. Lever or bolt action...either will be a great shooter, Snakester