17Hmr

[darrendigger 19]

hi i have just applied for my fac ticket and have put on it a 17 hmr because i was told this is an all rounder for pest control is this correct info that i have been given cheers dd

[doie1 22]

I feel a big debate coming.....

[shropshire dan 467]

The hmr is a great little pill for all round pest control. Ive just got rid of mine as I only had it for fox until I get a CF. Ive now swapped ot for a .22-250. Do miss it for the rabbits as its just so easy to shoot although I do get more satisfaction from the .22lr if im honest the hmr is a little to easy lol

[celticrusader 78]

Oh really...this again! ,surely you've already read various info on this and don't need our input

[andyf 144]

22 rimfire sub-sonic, is in my opinion (for what that's worth?) small pest control supreme.

17 hmr ok (if you like that sort of thing) ammo is too expensive, and of late questionable quality (only primer powder loaded, pushing the bullet

2" up the barrel, could spoil your day).

I can see the attraction to 'former' airgunners as the hmr makes a 12 ft/lb airgun look like what it is!

But for me (had a 17hmr and don't now, no use) no thanks, too noisy and nowhere near enough 'zip' to make it more useful than a 22rf.

If you want/need more 'zip' get a centrefire.

[celticrusader 78]

Well I still have my hmr and a 22lr s.auto and I have no reason to get rid of any of them....cracking rifle the hmr and experienced no problems whatsoever, what do you want it for species wise and what range etc etc could help.

[Cushty mush 95]

22 rimfire sub-sonic, is in my opinion (for what that's worth?) small pest control supreme.

17 hmr ok (if you like that sort of thing) ammo is too expensive, and of late questionable quality (only primer powder loaded, pushing the bullet

2" up the barrel, could spoil your day).

I can see the attraction to 'former' airgunners as the hmr makes a 12 ft/lb airgun look like what it is!

But for me (had a 17hmr and don't now, no use) no thanks, too noisy and nowhere near enough 'zip' to make it more useful than a 22rf.

If you want/need more 'zip' get a centrefire.

 

+1 couldint of said better my self

I'd take the 22lr any day over the hmr

(Very affected by the wind pricey ammo and to loud)

Edited August 15, 2014 by Cushty mush

[SportingShooter 0]

Agree with celticcrusader, what are you classing as "pests"?

 

Is that up to and including Foxes?

[celticrusader 78]

Its not about our preferences lads, he's asked us if its up to the job...what job that is well he'll have to explain what his specific use will be.

Let's not turn this in to a 22lr vs hmr as that's not what the question was

[Cedric 132]

As a starter gun I would advise you to go for a .22lr. It's more versatile than the hmr, very cheap to practice with, subsonic ammo is virtually silent and is easiy effective on rabbits at 100 yards. Downside is that it is prone to ricochets. You can squeeze more distance from a hmr up to a point.

[shropshire dan 467]

I personally only gained 30-40 yards using the hmr. I take the .22 out to 120 with subs. And if I do have a time when I need something smaller than the .22-250 for fox Ill either use the 12g or cci stingers at only 50 ft lb less than a hmr but has a heavier bullet.

[celticrusader 78]

I'm starting to think these posts are deliberate of an account that's made up just to start this debate all over again.

Regardless what our preferences are unless the op is more specific he will not get an answer that's to his liking.

[shropshire dan 467]

I know what you mean CC

[Agent Orange 0]

I'm starting to think these posts are deliberate of an account that's made up just to start this debate all over again.

Regardless what our preferences are unless the op is more specific he will not get an answer that's to his liking.

Actually I don't think they are posted to wind anyone up. People new to these calibres are bound to ask the same questions. Just because you guys are familiar with 17hmr doesn't mean new guys joining and posting questions are, also not everyone wants to read old posts/threads, this is what forums are about...Not being a select clique of posters. If the question bores you don't reply to it. However the forum would soon dry up and become stale..

 

Cheers

[darrendigger 19]

sorry i am new to the site i where just asking a question on something i know nothing about i am only just starting out so thank you for the post and sorry if i ruffled any feathers in the proses men cheers dd