22 Mag or 17 HMR

[Flashover16]

Yep, I'm the same way. I have nothing against Savage, but the reviews I've read indicate that accuracy is spotty at best.[/QUOTE

Yep my cheap old savage shoots like crap!

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[sniper22]

Still won't own a savage huh?

Nope. Not in any set up. Just not my cup of tea.

 

[Trader Jordon]

Have you ever taken a look at the 17 WSM? It's the fastest rimfire in the world. Has a 3000fps MV for a 20 grain bullet and 2600fps for the 25 grain.

Only problem with that round is they have not developed a sufficient amount of platforms for it

 

[hikingthehills]

The only reason I own anything in 22lr is for the girls to shoot. Once the youngest is big enough to shoot a 243 we won't have any 22LRs anymore.

You need to do more squirell hunting, but to answer your question I would say 22 mag. I have a marlin 25 and it's a tack driver! You ought to see what it does to a bushy tails head!

 

[sniper22]

You need to do more squirell hunting, but to answer your question I would say 22 mag. I have a marlin 25 and it's a tack driver! You ought to see what it does to a bushy tails head!

For squirrels, I either use a .410 or attemot to "bark" em off the tree..

 

[Gigabyte71]

Though I would prefer the 22, right now I would buy the 17, as I haven't seen any 22 mag ammo in 2 years. I see the 17 at Walmart almost every time I go.

 

[dcline9163]

I will definitely agree whole heartily with the crosswind shooting. I try and stay with the 25 gr. instead of the 20 gr. on the WSM 17, not a lot of difference but a little. It does as you say open up quite a hole on small game but a coyote beautiful.

 

[IceColdEric]

Calm day I prefer the .17 HMR. Windy day the .22 is not effected nearly as much at greater distances. Both have a place in my opinion but it I had to choose one .17 HMR. I like the velocity!

 

[IceColdEric]

Love my .17HMR

 

[elmosdad]

22 mag...don't trust that 17 on a coyote...

But I own both...........I have a Savage in 17 and a Marlin also.
I have a Marlin and a Henry in 22 as well as a CZ that will out shoot 'em all...