.17 Winchester Super Magnum, is a rimfire rifle cartridge developed by the ammunition company Winchester in 2012. It is considerably more powerful than the .22 WMR and the .17 HMR, achieving higher velocity with a bullet twice the weight. The .22 Hornet is a vermin, small-game and predator centerfire rifle cartridge. The .17 Win Super Mag is a win/win proposition on the performance and price fronts. We didn't do 22mgs in my family because we could load Hornet cheaper. With that, oftentimes, the subject matter turns to coyotes and there's a clear winner in my eyes between these two calibers. Interestingly, the impact energy also favours the 17 cal The 17 cal delivers 290 FPE compared to the 22 Hornets - 196 FPE Always heard these weren’t very accurate, but just read a test of the newer Savage Varmint model (Boyd’s laminated stock) and it was getting very decent groups (@ 50 yards.) I am looking at a h&r .22-250 with a heavy barrel and the remmy 700 LVSF in the 17. Gulfcowboy: I own CZ Bolt Guns in both 22 MAG & 17 HMR. I've even messed around with putting my 338 can on my 17 WSM. Same reason.We also had some good days with the 22LR. But until this year, the rimfire market has been stagnant. If you are a TFL member and can access TFL, please do not use this link; instead, use the forums (like Questions, Suggestions, and Tech Support) or PM an appropriate mod or admin. Again, the above is for comparative information purposes only, and you should consult the exact ballistics for the particular .17 WSM Winchester Super Magnum or .22 Hornet cartridge you're looking at purchasing. It was a toss up between the barrel for the already owned TC, or getting a CZ527 M1 with a synthetic stock, or a Savage bolt gun. I’m a fan of .22WMR, but more so in handguns. It is more powerful, longest range, most accurate, and cheaper to shoot. Being a reloader I am a huge fan of 22 Hornet. Both the .17 HMR and .22 WMR are well-suited. One of my CZs is 22 Hornet. The .223 is marginal for coyotes, and it packs more punch than the .17s. The .223 is marginal for coyotes, and it packs more punch than the .17s. Older .22 LR, .17 HMR and .22 Magnum receivers are fitted with a factory V-Block. .17 Winchester Super Magnum, is a rimfire rifle cartridge developed by the ammunition company Winchester in 2012. I was so disappointed! We have only had 3 or 4 boxes of ammo in so far. FWIW, there is now a 17Hornet which is a pretty neat centerfire. But... the wind reallly blows those little 17s around. If you are experiencing difficulties posting in the Buy/Sell/Trade subforums of TFL, please read the "sticky" announcement threads at the top of the applicable subforum. 29 Aug 2013 #1. The .22 Hornet is also known as 5.6×35mmR. I think it would be a bit on the light side for duiker and baboon. Guns are cheap for it also. The Fireball is by far the most fun to hunt with for groundhogs, fox, and coyote. There is a short history of the .17 WSM because it has only been in production for less than a decade. Why? I have never shot a 17 WSM rifle, so I can`t help you there. Please note, the following information reflects the estimated average ballistics for each caliber and does not pertain to a particula The decision for which round is better for a given application should be made with complete information, and this article simply serves as a comparative guide, not the final say. 3) The 22 Hornet is extremely cheap the load for. We will also be considering the price vs benefits test among the 22 LR and 17 HMR. Chambered with Clark’s unique match reamer; Head space is adjusted..22 LR, 17 HMR and .22 Magnum & .22 Hornet standard barrel length is 21.5″. I'd combine one of the rimfires with a .17 Hornet. That is to say, .17 WSM Winchester Super Magnum bullets travel 3.4 times the speed of a 737 airplane at cruising speed, while .22 Hornet bullets travel 3.1 times that same speed. I had to dremel some material out to get the mag to fit. Sep 27, 2020 #2 I have all 3, best option is the 17 hmr for my needs. Winchester (Olin) used their.27" industrial blank case designed to drive concrete nails as the basis of the.17 WSM cartridge. While the .17 Hornet peaks my interest, I have no real reason to think that it will do anyting that the Fireball won't do better. The .22 Hornet traces its lineage back to the .22 WCF. When the V-Max.22 Mag load is zeroed at 100 yards it drops almost that same amount at just 200 yards. The Hornet is a reloadable centre fire. I got it cheap, years ago. i'm not into the .17 calibers. We have a variety of deals on Rifle Ammo, Handgun Ammo, Shotgun Ammo & Rimfire Ammo, as well as ammo for target practice, plinking, hunting, or shooting competitions. Some of this may be due to the Boyds. I'm a .17 dissenter. I generally start on a town with the .17 HMR, then after most of the dogs within its range are either dead or in their holes break out the .17 Hornet. Than the 22 MAG or the 17 HMR. Personally, I'm skeptical of both of them for anything larger than a fox. My Son & I also have 2 CZ 527 22 Hornets that are just turley fantastic both will shoot 1/2 inch or better at a 100 yds, with our reloads. Using its superior velocity, the .17 can and will knock down any coyote within 150 yards as long as you hit your mark. I'd get a .223 before the .17 Hornet - the ammo is about half-price, and it's a more versatile caliber. If you don't, the rimfire .17 WSM will be a lot cheaper to shoot. The .17 WSM case is considerably larger than that of the .17 HMR or .22 WMR and holds more powder. Saying that, I'm still glad I bought it. I did a quick look with google and the .22 Hornet is far superior. Your can support this channel on patreon.https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?c=1418208Your support is greatly appreciated. You can ALWAYS just eject the brass and walk away. Interesting. It sticks about half way back and is not smooth at all. I have these calibers in other rifles too. Accurate at 100 yds beyond description. I suppose Winchester was feeling left out. It is currently Mon Nov 30, 2020 4:05 am | Last visit was: Mon Nov 30, 2020 4:05 am All times are UTC What about a .223Rem? As such, the following is for comparative information purposes only and should not be used to make precise predictions of the trajectory, performance, or true ballistics of any particular .17 WSM Winchester Super Magnum or .22 Hornet rounds for hunting, target shooting, plinking, or any other usage. One day I'll take it to my local gunsmith and have the action smoothed, maybe true things up a bit. If you don't, the rimfire .17 WSM will be a lot cheaper to shoot. But I'll gripe about the bolt. My .22 WMR is used to hunt wild hogs on a large property where only rimfire rifles are allowed outside deer season. This email link is to reach site administrators for assistance, if you cannot access TFL via other means. There are three readily-available 17-caliber rimfire rounds now on the market: 17 HMR, 17 WSM, and 17 Mach 2(aka 17 HM2). The rifle has a too light plastic stock and has a terrible bolt. Really?? If you still feel you are qualified to post in those subforums, please contact "Shane Tuttle" (the mod for that portion of TFL) via Private Message for assistance. 22WMR launches a 40 gr at 2,100 fps, 22 Hornet launches a 40 gr at about 2,300 fps, I'm a .17 dissenter. The Hornet is a reloadable centre fire. Now I know it wasn't asked about, but 17 Winchester Super Magnum is some kind of round too. It's definitely louder and more powerful than 22LR. Top #2450152 - 02/28/13 10:34 PM Re: 17 Hornet vs. 22 Hornet [Re: … Hier kommt unter anderem das Kaliber .17 ins Spiel: Bishr lediglich .17 HMR, nun auch zunehmend .17 WSM. Most of the 17 HMR’s can stay within that 3″ gopher pocket all the way out to 165 yards, with very little difference in trajectory between loadings. Savage B.Mag Heavy Fluted Barrel Bolt .17 WSM 22.0" 8+1 Laminat. P.O. One way to think about this is as such: a foot-pound is a unit of energy equal to the amount of energy required to raise a weight of one pound a distance of one foot. Alright, time to lob another choice out there. I only own is the .22 WMR Savage 93 out of all the cartridges being discussed. Easily puts 5 rounds in a nickel at 100 yds using American Eagle 20 grn polymer tip. We will be discussing about their ballistic performances, which is a better choice for plinking, small game, and varmint hunting. Ich möchte mir in nächster Zeit eine Büchse kaufen, mit der ich in erster Linie trainieren und Füchse bejagen will. 29 Aug 2013 #1. I've been a fan of the .22 WMR for more than 40 years. It gained widespread acceptance and the current catalogue offers nine models of the 77 marque in five calibres - .17WSM, .17 Hornet, .22 Hornet, .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum. Generally speaking, the higher the muzzle energy, the higher the stopping power. Lighter, faster bullets stay in the air for a shorter period of time and therefore fall less, but for the 22WMR that sweet spot falls on the 30-40 grain bullets. What should be your choice? Being a reloader I think I'd go with a 22 K-Hornet. You guys are the best. Please click the above links to take a look at all of the .17 WSM Winchester Super Magnum and .22 Hornet ammo we have in stock and ready to ship, and let us know any parting thoughts in the comment section below. The 17 HMR is a very popular round, available from multiple manufacturers — CCI, Hornady, and now Norma. Winchester created the round to be a dominant force in varmint eradication while retaining the simplicit… An accurate .17 WSM is a good choice too, but still not anything like a .17 Hornet for longer shots. Comments have to be approved before showing up, © 2021 Foundry Outdoors - All Rights Reserved, Product successfully added to your Shopping Cart, 223 WSSM Winchester Super Short Magnum Ammo, 243 WSSM Winchester Super Short Magnum Ammo, 25 WSSM Winchester Super Short Magnum Ammo, 300 RSAUM Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum Ammo, 7mm RSAUM Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum Ammo, .17 WSM Winchester Super Magnum vs .22 Hornet Ammo Comparison - Ballistics Info & Chart. If you reload, the Hornet is the way to go. Guten Abend! One way to think about this is as such: a foot-pound is a unit of energy equal to the amount of energy required to raise a weight of one pound a distance of one foot. Occasionally I have failure to feeds. You can support this channel on patreon.https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?c=1418208Thank you in advance for your support. Each new model sports an 18.5-inch stainless barrel with a 6-groove, 1-in-9 RH twist on the .17 caliber examples while the .22 Hornet comes to the party with a 1-in-14 twist. Please note, the following information reflects the estimated average ballistics for each caliber and does not pertain to a particular manufacturer, bullet weight, or jacketing type. If you don't reload, go with the .22mag. The bolt won't pick up the next rounds 100% of the time. Maybe Vervet monkey up to 100 yds or so. Winchester (Olin) used their .27" industrial blank case designed to drive concrete nails as the basis of the .17 WSM … I have a Savage in .17 WSM. Learned from above post ,factory ammo price. I use an old Mossberg 22 Mag. I prefer the 22MAG over the 17 HMR. Furthermore, the muzzle energy of a .17 WSM Winchester Super Magnum round averages out to 400 ft-lb, while a .22 Hornet round averages out to about 710 ft-lb. I have a Savage in .17 WSM ($14.99/50 at wally world here), Boyds stock, Vortex scope (Crossfire I think). The 17 Mach 2 (HM2) is making a resurgence, as it is less expensive than 17 HMR and it can b… I have one of these in a Franklin Armory F17L. There are three readily-available 17-caliber rimfire rounds now on the market: 17 HMR, 17 WSM, and 17 Mach 2(aka 17 HM2). Neither of them will be as economical to shoot as a .22 Long Rifle, but I doubt you’ll be shooting either of them in the same volume you would a .22 LR. Very quiet but was pretty hard on case's. Hornet rounds aren't THAT much fatter or longer than .22WMR. Wotkyns both of whom were working with Springfield Armory during the Roaring Twenties helped finalize the centerfire cartridge's design and chambered it in converted M1922 Springfield rifles, but it was Winchester that first legitimized the cartridge for the commercial market in 1930. The .17 WSM tends to be a bit more expensive than the .17 HMR—the HMR costs between $0.20 and $0.30 per round, while the .17 WSM comes in at $0.30 to $0.35 per round—so if cost is an issue, the HMR may have a bit more appeal. I am a Hornet fan and have shot a lot of stuff with it....mostly rabbits, squirrels, and turtles. What should be your choice? Won't be found in small places either. Die 17 WSM ist in dem Riesenmarkt USA gut etabliert und zunehmend Favorit der “Varmint”-Jäger, damit dürfte die Versorgung an Munition kein Problem sein. Themenstarter Titus2012; Beginndatum 29 Aug 2013; T. Titus2012. They are all super fun and capable of taking care of your varmits. I hope that makes some type of sense. Aguila also made a .17 rimfire, the .17 PMC/Aguila, but it never became popular. Foundry Outdoors is your trusted home for buying archery, camping, fishing, hunting, shooting sports, and outdoor gear online. Of course that’s a clever play on their centerfire WSM or Winchester Short Magnum trademark. 2-3%, maybe, which is kind of minor, to my way of thinking. Please email us if you have questions about any of our product listings. Massively better performance. Januar 2012 #1; Hallo, kann mir jemand die Unterschiede der Kaliber 17 HMR, 22 WinMag und 22 Hornet kurz erläutern ? Col. Townsend Whelen and Capt. Very accurate. The majority of .17-caliber loads are centered around 20- and 25-grain bullets (there are component bullets as heavy as 30 grains), and the centerfire .17 cases attain some serious velocity. Apr 21, 2012 1,399 850 65. Won't be found in small places either. If you have a firearm related question, please register and post it on the forums. I need to get in there and hog a bit more out. Probably cheaper than the 17 wsm or 22 hornet. I did a quick look with google and the .22 Hornet is far superior. I agree, and have a contradictory perspective: The .22 Mag(Starts at around $11.99 per 50.) The easy rimfire is the HMR, partly because ammo is so available, and partly because the A17 ammo in a bolt rifle comes pretty close to .17 WSM ballistics. To put this into perspective, a Boeing 737 commercial airliner travels at a cruising speed of 600 mph, or 880 fps. and .17 WSM($17.99 per 50. Today we will be discussing the advantages and disadvantages of 17 HMR vs 22 LR. All current production rimfire and hornet rifles are threaded receivers. Rimfire Showdown: .22 WMR vs. .17 HMR vs. .17 WSM A hardcore ballistic shootout with three of the best rimfires of all time. You can get ammo everywhere, and get it cheap besides. It just depends on how much of your money you're ok with leaving on the ground as you walk away. Handloaders would see no benefit on cost vs. the 22 Hornet. Shooters who enjoy a traditional semi-auto rifle chambered in .17 WSM should check out the Volquartsen series rifles. www.outdoorlife.com J. justin amateur Sergeant. The ammo is selling for 17.99 for the 25 grain bullet. With decent bullets it should kill much more effectively than a .17. OUT OF STOCK (17) Savage BMAG .17 WSM STAINLESS. Might be. The .17 WSM is not as solidly established but, based on potential, certainly should be. This little rimfire is treading on the heels of centerfire varmint rounds like the .22 Hornet. The Hornet will have about the same velocity with double the bullet weight. The .22 WMR—commonly referred to as the .22 Mag—I feel is better suited for coyotes when compared to the .17 HMR. The .22 Mag(Starts at around $11.99 per 50.) So a .17 WSM Winchester Super Magnum round exits the barrel with kinetic energy equal to the energy required for linear vertical displacement of 400 pounds through a one foot distance, while a .22 Hornet round exiting the barrel has energy equal to the amount required to displace 710 pounds over the same one foot distance. I have a .22K Hornet and I can load ammo for close to the same price as .22 rimfire mag. And the widest part of the case (the rim), the Hornet is 0.056" larger in diameter than the WMR. And I have some accurate rifles in all 3 calibers. In … Have owned a few Hornets and 17 HMRs, but nothing in those chamberings survived my personal down-sizing. Those tiny .172-inch diameter pills will certainly get the job done on the smaller game animals such as squirrels and rabbits, as well as the furbearing mammals like foxes, bobcats and even coyotes, at closer ranges. I shoot my Bmag 17 WSM and CZ 527 17 Hornets suppressed nearly 100% of the time, they're both crazy quiet and are a lot of fun to shoot suppressed. Ammo can be found anywhere. Besides , the 17hmr is better than a 22 mag is allready, so get the hornet and make it a … But! https://www.petersenshunting.com/editorial/best-rimfire-cartridge-now/272837 I don't think I ever bought a box of factory. Erfahrungswerte … If You reload the CZ 527 22 Hornet ((( IMHO ))) is the best small varmint rifle you can buy. I have a .17 HMR and have used it successfully on rabbits, prairie dogs and have seen it used on a Bobcat. It descended from the .27 caliber nail-gun blank by necking down the blank case to take a .17 caliber (4.5 mm) bullet. But as far as consistency, looks, features, quality for the money, I really like CZ rifles. It gained widespread acceptance and the current catalogue offers nine models of the 77 marque in five calibres - .17WSM, .17 Hornet, .22 Hornet, .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum. Improve that Hornet shoulder and I think it would be a better cartridge. Very limited in bullet weights too.) Better choice of bullet styles...ballistic tip, hollow point, jsp and fmj. The rotary magazine Ruger 77 series of rifles began in 1983 with the 77/22, an adult-sized .22 rimfire designed to have the same heft and feel as a centrefire. Nothing against magnum, it's a lot more gun than 22lr. The >17 is usually loaded with a .17 gr bullet. Savage Model 25 Walking Varminter 17 Hornet im Test bei GearTester.de Büchse mit Synthetikschaft für das Raubwild und Krähen Kaliber .17 Hornet The .22 Hornet has a MPBR of less than 200 yards. I have not used the 17 caliber rifles. are expensive to shoot rimfires. My 22 Hornet feels like a rifle-rifle, and my rimfires are my rimfires. Speed kills, and the .17 WSM slaughters the .22 WMR in velocity, trajectory, wind drift, and retained energy. That .17 WSM is a screamer and a hoot to shoot. It descended from the .27 caliber nail-gun blank by necking down the blank case to take a .17 caliber (4.5 mm) bullet. Please note, the following information reflects the estimated average ballistics for each caliber and does … You'll be surprised at the long-range killing power of this little thumper, and you'll save a few bucks in the process. Both are very nice rifles and I really enjoy them and they are very accurate. Meat spray for varminting … Aguila also made a .17 rimfire, the .17 PMC/Aguila, but it never became popular. Reloading is cheaper for this round and fun to reload. Personally, I'm skeptical of both of them for anything larger than a fox. However, my picks would be if buying today: I'd skip the .17, it's strictly for varmints and isn't good for a "walkabout" rifle IMO. Man, things hit with my .17HMR just blow the heck up when hit with the 17. 17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire or just 17 HMR is a rifle cartridge created by Hornady in 2002. I shoot my CZ 527 22 Hornet a lot, for several years now and like it more every time I shoot it. 0.37" longer than the .22WMR. OUT OF STOCK (11) Savage Arms B MAG .17 WSM 22" 8+1. how much more? The rotary magazine Ruger 77 series of rifles began in 1983 with the 77/22, an adult-sized .22 rimfire designed to have the same heft and feel as a centrefire. In 2012 Hornady brought out the .17 Hornet, based on, you guessed it, the .22 Hornet. I'd get a .223 before the .17 Hornet - the ammo is about half-price, and it's a more versatile caliber. Give me some input on both rifles. re: .17 WSM vs. .223/5.56 Posted by El Josey Wales on 8/10/13 at 1:22 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt Damn y'all. You can get .223 ammo everywhere and once fired brass is about free if you buy it, or totally free at a lot of ranges where no one wants to pick it up. The following ammunition cartridge ballistics information and chart can be used to approximately compare .22 Hornet vs .22 LR Long Rifle ammo rounds. Very limited in bullet weights too.) Both the .17 HMR and .22 WMR are well-suited. I've shot a ton of critters with that caliber over the last forty years and it's a pretty decent gun out to around 150 yards on small critters and out to about a hundred on fox, coyotes, etc. And plenty of power. Most rimfire rifle builders chamber for both. .22 minimum for that. Bull barrel and replaced the flimsy polymer stock with the Boyds certainly adds heft, but she sure is sweet to shoot. As illustrated in the chart, .17 WSM Winchester Super Magnum rounds - on average - achieve a velocity of about 3000 feet per second (fps) while .22 Hornet rounds travel at a velocity of 2720 fps. But when it comes to bigger pests, there's one that performs better than the other. are expensive to shoot rimfires. My brother has a Hornet and envies me when he sees me eject .22 WMR cases on the ground and walk away*. The slight five-degree shoulder of the .22 Hornet was radically steepened to a 25-degree shoulder and blown-out to increase case capacity. For more detailed ballistics information please refer to the exact round in question or contact the manufacturer for the pertinent information. The .17 Hornet, son of the classic .22 Hornet that our grandfathers delighted in shooting, is a well-balanced design. Looks like 35-55 for the Hornet. That was done with the intention to improve its ballistic capabilities. legitimate 250 yd shots with a hornet is do-able, and will hit with much more energy than a 22 mag. I've stated in this thread that I don't need one but y'all keep on justifying why I should get one. True .17 WSM Winchester Super Magnum and .22 Hornet ballistics information can vary widely from the displayed information, and it is important to understand that the particular characteristics of a given round can make a substantive difference in its true performance. 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