How could you not like the HMR

[LGMS441]

Brilliant calibre for those rabbits our of reach of the 22lr. Certainly converted a lot of 22lr shooter's, but as with everything, the price of ammo is on the rise.

 

[Squirrelbasher]

Brilliant calibre for those rabbits our of reach of the 22lr. Certainly converted a lot of 22lr shooter's, but as with everything, the price of ammo is on the rise.

Yerr, that’s why I haven’t been using mine so much, it’s cheaper to reload for my .22 hornet.

 

[stavross]

I’ve never had a problem with the noise of the HMR, mainly because I tend to take things at further distances, these were a day apart, I’d of never got these numbers if I was using the.22

 

[gonzo]

I have a few of them. Only used on paper so far, as there are bugger all rabbits around here at the mo. But it's an interesting round.
I even picked up a 17HM2 recently, just to tat with. But not tried buying ammunition yet. (It seems to have gained popularity and the manufacturers are producing it again.)

 

[Smellydog]

I have a few of them. Only used on paper so far, as there are bugger all rabbits around here at the mo. But it's an interesting round.
I even picked up a 17HM2 recently, just to tat with. But not tried buying ammunition yet. (It seems to have gained popularity and the manufacturers are producing it again.)

I missed the boat with hm2 and always wished I had tried one. I can see that it would very useful indeed and safer!

 

[Essexsussex]

wish I hadn’t just bought a replacement 22!

 

[Foxyboy43]

I bought a second hand CZ 455 in 17HMR a few years ago. A look in my spent cases box revealed about 1 in 10 split along the case neck. Then I bought a new barrel and since then the number has dropped to around 1 in 25 or 30. I've therefore concluded that the problem has more to do with the machining of the chamber than problems with ammo manufacture, although its probably a bit of both.

Hmmm. This was very much Steve Hornady’s rather robust line a few years ago when interviewed about his hmr cases splitting - “nothing wrong with our ammo - the problem is your guns”.
Silly old FB - imagine me thinking all rifles both centre and rimfire had chambers cut to a common standard which would accept all variations of manufacturers produce give or take a few thou here and there…….

 

[MagicLantern]

Okay, I rate my 17HMR highly, it's my go-to rifle. Ruger RPR with a hauksen mod and like others have said, I find rabbits don't scatter if shot far enough away, they appeared more confused than spooked. But dare I suggest if you fancy a 17HMR that's even flatter shooting with less wind drift and more raw sex appeal, maybe take a walk on the wild side with 17WSM. There, I've said it. But not in earshot of my HMR.

 

[MagicLantern]

My 17HMR could only be improved by a cup and pipe holder.

I've never experienced squibs or split cases using Hornady 17gr 2500fps.

 

[MagicLantern]

 

[FISH BOY]

Love my little HMR - like a laser on small game.

 

[Will the chippy]

Had one. Sold it. Too noisy and after having a round stuck up the tube, just didn't like it.

 

[Smellydog]

Had one. Sold it. Too noisy and after having a round stuck up the tube, just didn't like it.

Philistine

 

[stavross]

I had one stuck up the pipe not long after getting my first HMR ( browning T bolt ) I had only had it a few weeks and just cycled the bolt, something said to me “ that didn’t sound right “ so I unloaded it and checked, round stuck in barrel that could of been messy, started checking rounds and found a few split but now I haven’t found a split one for a long time

 

[Essexsussex]

Wish I’d bought a switch barrel of some sort now. Anyway maybe a chance for another rifle shopping. Trip in the future!

 

[scooby1]

Think the 17 HMR is a great round , Bit loud for when you are shooting next to the houses But once you are doing the job dont think they will mind

 

[MagicLantern]

I was out yesterday with the 17 and a 12g. I've not used a 12g for ages, I've never had the need. Boy, am I rusty, missed everything, shooting well behind or in front. It surprised me how much my skills have faded since I switched to a rifle.

 

[Smellydog]

Think the 17 HMR is a great round , Bit loud for when you are shooting next to the houses But once you are doing the job dont think they will mind

I've shot close to houses and I'm always surprised when I ask if they heard the shot and they say no!

 

[scooby1]

I must say i have shot a rabbit ad he went down and the rabbit sitting next to him did not move so i got him as well so that must be saying something

 

[Andydorset]

Wouldn't be without my 17hmr, have a Cz457 and swap the barrels from 17hmr to 22lr when needed.