Thread: 17HMR SEMI

Originally Posted by tetawa

Have a little Walther 22 Hornet that is exceptionally accurate, thought of threading it, 1/2 the powder of the .223. The retailer I spoke with today stated the 17 hmr had a crack to it so maybe little difference between the two with a centrefire DPT on them.

that SHOULD be quiet indeed....the crack is the bullet breaking sound barrier,less powder must mean less bang all things being equal.

Originally Posted by tetawa

This one had a std Tikka pad fitted, thing I wasn't keen on was the 3/8 dovetail, was tapped so maybe Weaver type base is made for them, retailer didn't know.

Tally make rings to fit the T1 receiver .
I have used warne dovetail rings on all sorts of rimfires for years . As long as they are fitted correctly they are fine

@tetawa..plenty of advice here...I have both ,bolt and semi savage HMR 17s...love em both ..the tikka,local comments are justified ,it is short in the stock,but that is easily fixed.....

For the job this round was designed for,its a a beauty,.....you can talk ballistics all day ..slower than the 223(Indeed,but still bloody quick)...Savage,I believe have manufactured a great product.My only issue,the early rifles had issues with the Mag(bolt action)not fitting snug into the cavity.....they have fixed this....

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The 223 is still impressive

I believe we’ve discussed this before,but for all-around,one rifle does all,especially on the small stuff ,Hare issues etc,..the 223 is magic

Originally Posted by A330driver

I believe we’ve discussed this before,but for all-around,one rifle does all,especially on the small stuff ,Hare issues etc,..the 223 is magic

I've had many people think mine was a suppressed 22lr. Reloading makes it about the same price as 17HMW/22WMR.

What's the deal with 22 k hornet? Is it a case of getting a 22 hornet and roaming the chamber, then fire forming 22 hornet brass?

Originally Posted by Danger Mouse

What's the deal with 22 k hornet? Is it a case of getting a 22 hornet and roaming the chamber, then fire forming 22 hornet brass?

Yes, but if you want to get the best out of it, make sure your rifle is not built on a rinfire action like many Hornets are.

@tetawa i reckon my suppressed 22 hornet is quieter than the semi 22 mag i had before it wellto my ears anyway 🤔

Originally Posted by quadhunter260

@tetawa i reckon my suppressed 22 hornet is quieter than the semi 22 mag i had before it wellto my ears anyway 樂

Went with the semi after doing a bit of research and discussing with owners of them.

@tetawa how did you get on with this hare problem?

Originally Posted by charliehorse

@tetawa how did you get on with this hare problem?

Not that great, the owners had chased hell out of them on four wheelers and shotguns for the total kill of 2 before I had arrived. The only thing it did was spread them around the district. Will go back when it's warmer and they have settled again.