wtnhunt Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 With the current questions about the mach2 and 22 lr, got me to kind of wondering which of these two would be more practical. For a plinker and low cost target practice, and maybe taking out occasionally to bust some varmints. Seems the 17hmr is a bit too light for yotes after 100, how far out would the 22 mag still be effective on yotes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Re: 17hmr or 22mag The mag is too much for squirrels and small varmit and I think the ammo is about the same price....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Re: 17hmr or 22mag I would not want either for low cost plinking. That is where the .22 lr shines. It can be used effectively to 75 yards plinking. The 22 mag and the 17 HMR are similar in performance and energy out to 150 yards. I would take a .22 rimfire and a .223 Rem as the best combination. If you reload, the 223 is about the same price to shoot as the 17 HMR, and its effective a lot farther out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Re: 17hmr or 22mag Thanks AJ, was thinking along the lines of being low cost in comparison to shooting the .243 my wife and daughter are now shooting. Something I could put a scope on that would be fun for them to shoot, but also fairly cheap to shoot for them for extra target practice, but something that also could be kind of practical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinguide Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 Re: 17hmr or 22mag i love my 17 hmr the ammos alittle up there but i can say it does take down a yote.... my buddy shot one at 150 yds right in the neck... dropped him like a bad habbit. i accuratlt shoot mine at squirrels and rabbits at 200 yds. i just had to sit a fig outy where it hits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reloader Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 Re: 17hmr or 22mag With my 22Lr savage target weight bolt action, I do a lot of plinking dirt cheap. And with the right ammo, CCI Velocitors, I can hit paintballs sitting on a 2x4 at 75 yards all day long. It will drop any small game or varmint and even coyotes if you hold out for gauranteed head shots out to 100 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrBuckshot Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Re: 17hmr or 22mag sorry to bring up an old post but, how big a yote can a .17hmr take? or .22wmr or .22lr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Re: 17hmr or 22mag [ QUOTE ] sorry to bring up an old post but, how big a yote can a .17hmr take? or .22wmr or .22lr [/ QUOTE ] Either one of those calibers would take any size yote you put in front of it, as long as you hit him in the right place. My uncle has shot quite a few timberwolves with a .22lr and a .22 mag. Drops them no prob, and timberwolves are a lot bigger than coyotes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lilcrackshot Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: 17hmr or 22mag I would preffer the 22 mag because of the bullet shape and size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shotist Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: 17hmr or 22mag [ QUOTE ] With the current questions about the mach2 and 22 lr, got me to kind of wondering which of these two would be more practical. For a plinker and low cost target practice, and maybe taking out occasionally to bust some varmints. Seems the 17hmr is a bit too light for yotes after 100, how far out would the 22 mag still be effective on yotes? [/ QUOTE ] I cannot speak from real authority for the 17hmr on yotes, but mine is one for two on fox. The one rolled over dead at 40 yards and the other at the same distance is still running. I cannot figure it out because I had a real solid sight picture and good shot execution. I know this much and that is that I will never try that again. The 22lr is king of economy shooting, that there should be no question. Cannot speak to the effective range of a 22WRM on coyotes because I have never shot one with that caliber. It seems to be ok on fox to 100 yds anyway as that I can vouch for. They don't normally drop dead on the spot, but they are easily recovered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Varminter Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 Re: 17hmr or 22mag No doubt the .22lr is the best for sheap plinking. I would go for the 22 mag because its decent price, it is a little too much for squirrels, but pretty good for yotes, groundhogs, and all varmints in between Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest massablake Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Re: 17hmr or 22mag i wouldnt use either out to much farther than 75-100 yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equalizer Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Re: 17hmr or 22mag a 100 yard shot is about all the farther i would go with a 22mag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phaseolus (BeanMan) Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Re: 17hmr or 22mag I kinda like my 22 hornet. A very old little centerfire round. Cheap if you reload ad fun to shoot. Beanman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest splitnock Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Re: 17hmr or 22mag I give the 17hmr a very slight accuracy advatage, but as far as everything else it's the 22 mag all the way, 17 doesn't seem to have enough energy after 50 yrds or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xen Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Re: 17hmr or 22mag well, i think this seems like a lot of posts i've seen regarding larger calibers... a very wise man once said "The larger the caliber, the heavier the bullets you can use." if you're looking for long range knockdown power, go with the larger caliber if the basic velocities are the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Re: 17hmr or 22mag Thanks guys. I decided after this post with AJ's advice to go with a .223 instead. Going to most likely eventually get an AR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Re: 17hmr or 22mag I'm going with the .17hmr. More just for the fun of it. They are super accurate from all that I read. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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