Thread: .22 vs .17

Toby they deploy a parachute just before impact

I have a couple of 22's... but they barely leave the safe. 90% of my small game hunting is done with the 17HMR.

22s are brilliant for practice, but in the field the flat trajectory and power of the HMR makes it far more useful. If you're hunting, 70c vs 18c isn't an issue.

As some of the guys have said, get both

Have you considered the CZ455? That comes as a 17HMR, with a 22LR barrel (and you can get 22 magnum too). CZ's are fine rifles, I've had 2.

Originally Posted by Happy

Try 17 hollow point all the energy goes into the bird bullet disintegrates no holes in the iron unless you miss if so fill hole with no more nails and try harder Hit a magpie on a post the bird just drops doesn't get blown backwards at all Ballistic tips now there's a different story they go right through everything

Your kidding right? Are you meaning a .177 air rifle pellet?

I've had the .17 hollow points exit all sorts of critters.
The .17 ballistic tips are a lot more explosive than the hollow points, but I still wouldn't be placing bets on them not blowing through a starling sometimes!

I've had a quick look but can't see if the cz 455 comes in a lefthanded version. That looks like a decent option.

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no such thing as overkill ,308 hand loads r cheap as

Originally Posted by 30calterry

no such thing as overkill ,308 hand loads r cheap as

Now thats my kind of thinking. And some people think I'm mad shooting turkeys with my 338

Originally Posted by Nibblet

Now thats my kind of thinking. And some people think I'm a turkey

Who does?

Originally Posted by GravelBen

Why limit yourself to 70% less shots for the same price? Or if you're spending that much on ammo why limit yourself to a wee rimfire, just use a 223 instead.

Some people prioritise their wealth on things that matter. Beer vs ammo. Awesome pill for those kiwi bears in the defrocked willows starting June.Put an A60 lite on top and you will be a contract killa.

Originally Posted by Kumoe

I've had a quick look but can't see if the cz 455 comes in a lefthanded version. That looks like a decent option.

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Yes they do.

Or get the older model 452.

CZ .22LR Left Hand | Trade Me

PS, don't buy from Guncity or H&F unless you like paying 25 to 50% more than elsewhere.

Thanks dogmatix.

Pardon my lack of knowledge, but where is elsewhere?
What places do you recommend?

Originally Posted by Nibblet

Now thats my kind of thinking. And some people think I'm mad shooting turkeys with my 338

Love it and 300 win mag on rabbits

Originally Posted by Matt2308

Your kidding right? Are you meaning a .177 air rifle pellet?

I've had the .17 hollow points exit all sorts of critters.
The .17 ballistic tips are a lot more explosive than the hollow points, but I still wouldn't be placing bets on them not blowing through a starling sometimes!

Magpie head shot 180 mtrs no hole in iron behind Huge head hole


Myna shot on wall nog no hole in iron behind Umm heaps energy adsorbed for that one


Yes have like three holes in wall still safe and sound but they were all misses completely not even wingers Dunno works for me

Originally Posted by Kumoe

Thanks dogmatix.

Pardon my lack of knowledge, but where is elsewhere?
What places do you recommend?

Reloaders Supplies, Shooters World, etc. H&F aren't so bad. Avoid Gun City, they're awful in every way.

Originally Posted by RimfireNZ

I have a couple of 22's... but they barely leave the safe. 90% of my small game hunting is done with the 17HMR.

22s are brilliant for practice, but in the field the flat trajectory and power of the HMR makes it far more useful. If you're hunting, 70c vs 18c isn't an issue.

As some of the guys have said, get both

Have you considered the CZ455? That comes as a 17HMR, with a 22LR barrel (and you can get 22 magnum too). CZ's are fine rifles, I've had 2.

And the 223 smokes the hmr at the same cost of ammo. So get the .22 for the cheap rabbiting then later get a 223......
And 70c vs 18c is an issue if your firing over 500 rounds for a day....

Originally Posted by Wirehunt

And the 223 smokes the hmr at the same cost of ammo. So get the .22 for the cheap rabbiting then later get a 223......
And 70c vs 18c is an issue if your firing over 500 rounds for a day....

+1.

He did say he was going to use it for practice to hone his skills with 7mm as well, lots of practice = lots of rounds = buy the 22lr mate.
Its not like its going to be your last gun ever, but it should be everyones first gun.

18c per 22 round sounds expensive?