Thread: 22LR or 17HMR, your thoughts?

For rabbit hunting in NZ, most shots are within 50 meters.

.22 LR:
1. Affordable and versatile.
2. Quiet with subsonic ammo.
3. Effective up to 70 meters.
4. Good for small game.

.17 HMR:
1. Faster and flatter trajectory.
2. More power, but less common and pricier ammo.
3. Effective beyond 100 meters.
4. Potential overkill for close shots.

Choose a reliable rifle within your budget. Consider noise reduction with a suppressor. Ultimately, pick based on your shooting preferences and budget.

Originally Posted by marquesgriffin

For rabbit hunting in NZ, most shots are within 50 meters.

.22 LR:
1. Affordable and versatile.
2. Quiet with subsonic ammo.
3. Effective up to 70 meters.
4. Good for small game.

.17 HMR:
1. Faster and flatter trajectory.
2. More power, but less common and pricier ammo.
3. Effective beyond 100 meters.
4. Potential overkill for close shots.

Choose a reliable rifle within your budget. Consider noise reduction with a suppressor. Ultimately, pick based on your shooting preferences and budget.

Overkill is still dead