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17HMR ! More reliable
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.17HMR. Shoots flatter, hits harder, and is typically more accurate, especially if calm, wind-wise. I suppose an argument could be made if favor of the .22 mag for larger critters, but if larger critters are on the menu, the .223 Rem is a far better option. I like the .17HMR for ground squirrels in populated areas where noise is a concern. .22 long rifle has too many crawl offs, where the .17 HMR can sometimes even launch them!
Even harder to find than any other rimfire at local outlets, but it can be had online. I think it has the best potential, but it has a pretty shallow followingFor shooting small game, I much prefer my 17 WSM over any other rimfire.
And how much is 17 HMR compared to .22 Mag?but now it is the same price as 556
Neither. Both are too expensive for me to want to shoot. I used to love .22mag, but now it is the same price as 556. 22lr is the only rimfire I will buy.
22mag is a great round and I have personally seen it drop a deer or two when neck shots are involved. But I mainly plink, and for that purpose it's 556 for me.
Personally, I don't think any rimfire is particularly well suited for coyote size game but going by the numbers, the 17 WSM easily trumps all others by a land slide.
17 WSM is 400 Ft. lbs. at the muzzle, 279 Ft. lbs. at 100 yds, 188 Ft. lbs. at 200 yds (20gr bullet)
22 MAG is 312 Ft. lbs. at the muzzle, 170 Ft. lbs. at 100 yds, 102 Ft. lbs. at 200 yds (40gr gamepoint ammo had the best #'s found)
What 17 ammo is 400 ft lbs ? CCI lists 245fpe on their sight
You're looking at 17 HMR data, I'm talking about the 17 WSM.
The 17 HMR and 17 WSM are both rimfires but they are two entirely different cartridges. CCI doesn't make 17 WSM ammo, it's all made by Winchester, regardless of the label on the box.