.17HMR vs. .22WMR
03-08-2007, 10:21 PM
#13
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RE: .17HMR vs. .22WMR
i am getting a new gun for yotes and i can get either a .17HMR or .22WMR because of money. im not sure which one to get. .17 shoots flatter but has 33 less ft./lbs at 150yds. which one?
or a 243
At least they can be reloaded
And the gun cost about the same.
JMHO
03-09-2007, 11:07 AM
#14
Typical Buck
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RE: .17HMR vs. .22WMR
If it has to be either the 17 or 22mag... go with the 22 mag. its simple physics. Bigger projectile means more knock down power. Personally I use a 243 for yotes and its works wonders... definately worth looking at
03-09-2007, 12:04 PM
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RE: .17HMR vs. .22WMR
.204 ruger would be better.
For yotes I would not Suggest .17 HMR or .22 MAG!!
But if you had to get one of them. I would suggest the .17 because you will get better accuracy at longer ranges the the .22 mag.
But I wouldn't shoot at coyotes further than 100 yards with the .17hmr.
go with the .20 grain hollow points and place your shot well and it should do ok.
For yotes I would not Suggest .17 HMR or .22 MAG!!
But if you had to get one of them. I would suggest the .17 because you will get better accuracy at longer ranges the the .22 mag.
But I wouldn't shoot at coyotes further than 100 yards with the .17hmr.
go with the .20 grain hollow points and place your shot well and it should do ok.
03-11-2007, 01:08 AM
#16
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2007
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RE: .17HMR vs. .22WMR
the 17 has the velocity edge, so it will shoot a little flatter, however the 22mag has the energy edge, the 17 is so light, it quickly loses its energy after 150yds.where as the 22mag still has lots of steam at that distance. in a nutshell the 17 will shoot flatter but the 22mag holds its energy better.
03-14-2007, 07:40 AM
#17
Fork Horn
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RE: .17HMR vs. .22WMR
I favor the 22 mag. I have a marlin 25mn that is every bit as accurateas any .17 I have ever shot. I understand the flat shooting aspect but I personally do not believe that one caliber is inherently more accurate than another. It has to do with the gun, shooter and amount of time, practice and preparation beforehand. JMO
03-14-2007, 07:57 AM
#18
Boone & Crockett
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RE: .17HMR vs. .22WMR
I would think that you could get a decent used 222 or bigger for about the same price as a good .17 or .22 mag. That's what i would do if coyotes were my priority.
As for comparing the .17 vs. the .22 mag, I've knocked a crow out of the top of an oak tree at 240 yards with my .17. Dunno how many folks can say the same thing for their .22mag.
As for comparing the .17 vs. the .22 mag, I've knocked a crow out of the top of an oak tree at 240 yards with my .17. Dunno how many folks can say the same thing for their .22mag.
