Exploring the Performance Potential of the 17 HMR Rimfire Cartridge

[Annihilator]

17 HMR.....this is what I have used for varmints lately.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Exploring the Performance Potential Of The .17 HMR Rimfire Cartridge

Recently we posted a review about two rifles chambered in .22 Mag and .223 Rem. Originally that article was going to cover the .17 HMR as well. After delving into its interesting background, currently available platforms and load options, it seemed like a good idea to give the .17 HMR an article...

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[adam sr]

I like this round for small game. I have a rifle and a pistol.

 

[HansGruber]

I had one...honestly, I just wasn’t that impressed with it.

I found that within 100 yards, .22LR performed just as well, and out farther, .22 Mag did a better job...and if I needed farther, bump up to a .223 or .22-250.

One thing it did do well, though—kill pigeons inside buildings. That 17gr TNT would detonate inside the body, and not exit...

Just don’t miss.