.17 Hornet vs .22 Hornet

[Jaeger47]

Hi guys, I’ve currently got a slot free on my FAC for a .17 Hornet for small vermin on the farm at longer distances.

Now the problem is that I keep finding .22 Hornets for sale both new and s/h but I’m struggling to find many .17s

What’s everyone’s opinion, apply for a variation and get a .22 or just wait till I find a .17?

Cheers

 

[Overlay]

I’ve owned and shot both for a while and now have 2 22 hornets as much as I liked the 17 H my experience it’s not a fox rifle even with spot on POI
My 22 hornets shoot bang on at a 100 I know some shoot a lot further than that with them

17 H is a fantastic accurate rabbit rifle

I’ve put the tin hat on

 

[Heym SR20]

17 Hornet is a faster flatter shooting cartridge than the 22 Hornet. By the time you get a variation you will then find lots of 17 Hornets and no 22 Hornets.

I would stick with original plan and keep looking, or place an order for a new one.

 

[Klenchblaize]

My suggestion is stick with the 17 but do not settle for any rifle other than the following unless you plan to hand load:

CZ 527 Varmint Thumbhole Laminate

K

 

[Jaeger47]

Thanks everyone!
The .17 Hornet I’ve shot in the past is a Anschütz but they seem to be like gold dust and with most manufacturers not making a .17 Hornet anymore it seems to be one of those dying out Calibres which is a shame…
I’ll probably try my luck with a Wanted post in the sale section

 

[Ratel]

As the lady said " There is no alternative"
A .22Hornet is God's second gift after the 7x57.
In times past I shot everything with it except Reds. Now only foxes etc.

 

[John Gryphon]

I’ve currently got a slot free on my FAC for a .17 Hornet

Interesting article re .17`s for perusal.

Wholesale Hunter Blog UNDERSTANDING THE 17'S By Craig Boddington

In this Wholesale Hunter Blog Craig Boddington discusses the history and ballistics of the 17 calibers including the 17 HMR,17 Mach II,17 Winchester Super Magnum,17 Remington, 17 Remington Fireball, and 17 Hornet

www.wholesalehunter.com

 

[Liveonce]

May be the reason there are no ,17 hornets for sale is because once you own one you do not want to part with it

 

[Jaeger47]

Interesting article re .17`s for perusal.

Wholesale Hunter Blog UNDERSTANDING THE 17'S By Craig Boddington

In this Wholesale Hunter Blog Craig Boddington discusses the history and ballistics of the 17 calibers including the 17 HMR,17 Mach II,17 Winchester Super Magnum,17 Remington, 17 Remington Fireball, and 17 Hornet

www.wholesalehunter.com

That’s a good article for sure! Thanks for that.

I think I’ll just stick with the .17 and a wanted post. Getting hard to order things from the local dealers as they only have certain contracts for select few makes which is annoying…

 

[kenbro]

Thanks everyone!
The .17 Hornet I’ve shot in the past is a Anschütz but they seem to be like gold dust and with most manufacturers not making a .17 Hornet anymore it seems to be one of those dying out Calibres which is a shame…
I’ll probably try my luck with a Wanted post in the sale section
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[Longstrider]

There are a couple of .17Hornets on both GunStar and Gun Trader right now. Never be afraid to travel to get the rifle you actually want. It took me a good day out to travel to buy my last 'new' rifle (about 4hrs each way) but I got what I actually wanted rather than settling for a compromise, and did the deal face to face with a very reputable RFD into the bargain. One day out = a rifle ready to get down the farm and zero.

 

[kenbro]

Thanks everyone!
The .17 Hornet I’ve shot in the past is a Anschütz but they seem to be like gold dust and with most manufacturers not making a .17 Hornet anymore it seems to be one of those dying out Calibres which is a shame…
I’ll probably try my luck with a Wanted post in the sale section
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22 Hornet been around for 90+ years and still going strong. No reason the 17 can't do the same. As long as there's 22 cases there'll be 17 cases.
22 deff got the edge ( More versatile) in killing power for anyone wanting to shoot bigger critters.
Ken.

 

[ColinBr]

I just picked up a 17 hornet today.
Pretty sure there are a couple for sale on here also.

 

[Jaeger47]

I just picked up a 17 hornet today.
Pretty sure there are a couple for sale on here also.

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That’s a beauty and congrats! I do like the Hik for Vermin, just quite grissly image for anything over 80-100 yards I found.
Let me know how you get on with it!

 

[ColinBr]

For Sale: - Cz527 17Hornet & kit

Time to move on my CZ 17 Hornet .. will come with custom stock if buyer wants it (As seen - it’s a 1 of a kind - built by myself , from alloy box & Aics skins & airsoft Aics copy parts ) Original Wood stock. 5 x mag 1/2” unf screw cut Over barrel mod - & mod cover ( as seen) Dovetail to...

www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk

 

[ColinBr]

That’s a beauty and congrats! I do like the Hik for Vermin, just quite grissly image for anything over 80-100 yards I found.
Let me know how you get on with it!

I found it a lot better with a decent IR laser torch. The 1 I use is the Darksun Blade.

 

[ColinBr]

My suggestion is stick with the 17 but do not settle for any rifle other than the following unless you plan to hand load:

CZ 527 Varmint Thumbhole Laminate

K

Have to say having mine out today for the first time and a quick zero. I have to agree with your statement.

20mph winds and still managed a really good group at 100 yards with factory ammo.
Even with adjusting the zero I had 6 shots within 1"

Trigger is excellent, so much so I didn't even bother with the set trigger.

 

[Jaeger47]

Have to say having mine out today for the first time and a quick zero. I have to agree with your statement.

20mph winds and still managed a really good group at 100 yards with factory ammo.
Even with adjusting the zero I had 6 shots within 1"

Trigger is excellent, so much so I didn't even bother with the set trigger.

Awesome! Thanks for the update, I’ll wait and see what pops up here that would tick the boxes for myself