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 11-15-2017, 22:14 Post: 111297
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  .17HMR vs: .17Mach2 cartridge

I picked up a Ruger 77/17 last year and installed a target trigger from Volquartsen.

At first, I too wasn't all that impressed. It placed the little plastic bullet right where it was supposed to go but all it did was make a little hole. Where’s the fun in that???

So I tried again at my .22 rimfire spinner target that uses 3/16” plate and is supposed to flip and stay up until reset (assuming you hit the darn little swinging knob!). The .17HMR left a crater the size of a dime and almost punched out the entire center of the spinner! The energy this little round has is amazing.

Yes, I did gain the opportunity to try it out on Mr. Garden Eating Groundhog and one shot flipped him over onto his backside and he was forever mooning the sky. I found a small entrance wound, no exit hole and a bunch of ground giblets inside. Sorry for the details but I think it is important to the post.

Next came the Corn Eating Crows. One shot, a puff of feathers and no more crow.

Based on my direct experience, with a good firearm, the .17HMR is one fine varmint round. Just watch the wind and distance.






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 12-20-2017, 21:25 Post: 120014
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  .17HMR vs: .17Mach2 cartridge

After further testing and shooting, I've found that my .17HMR New England Firearms single shot only likes the Hornady .17 grain bullets. The CCI's do not shoot well and can be off by several inches. I'm going to also try some Winchester rounds. I've been told that CCI makes them all for Hornady, etc. but they all have different tips and grains.

Wind drift is a problem! The killing power of these little buggers is undeniable. The Hornady ammo prices have recently dropped by almost $2.00 a box.

I'm still somewhat disappointed in the accuracy of the round, although it may be just me. I was hoping for lots less than an inch at 50 yards.






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