stillair1 Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Im just about to swap my CZ 452 .22lr for a CZ 455 .17HMR , this is a rabbit gun only and feel the HMR will perform better with more humane kills Perhaps consider keeping both if can as each has its pros and cons on rabbits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandtrap Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Perhaps consider keeping both if can as each has its pros and cons on rabbits. Iv got a semi auto .22 I can use ... think iv eventually got the range of calibres im happy with ( at least for now lol ) .22lr semi .17HMR bolt .223 straight pull 6.5x47 bolt lets see how long it lasts before I want another ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 It wont be long btw is the straight pull a target or field gun out of interest ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achosenman Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 I tried the 17hmr when they first came out. I ditched it after 6 months. It seemed a pig in the wind and consistency was an issue. I figured if I'm going to make a noise, I might as well do it with a calibre that will put the bullet where I want it. Like many today I use the venerable 22lr out to 120yds (on a good day) when I can dial it in off the top of the Landy. I find Eley Tennex really consistent at the longer range, but being solid you need to watch for ricoche's. However, mostly it's used at night with NV for head shooting rabbits for sale. I tend to keep the range down to 75 yds or so, that way it's pretty much a cert. The 223 gets used beyond that. It just removes the head (which I do anyway) and you can sit up way back from the rabbits so they don't consider you a threat even if they know you're there. To my ears it's about the same noise as the 17 Hmr without the hassle. Atb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radd Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 I've had my problems with click bangs and split necks, I now inspect every round before I take the gun out... Saying all of that, since checking for split necks, I have had no problems.. I shoot on my own so I'd notice a squib.. I wouldn't be without the 17 HMR it just fits the bill.. I don't want to be scratting in the grass for CF brass, especially if I'm shooting maybe 50 rounds in an evening.. E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillair1 Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 It's difficult to judge noise from the shooters perspective. I thought my .17 fireball was not a lot louder than my hmr. My shooting pal was zeroing his hmr,.17 hornet and .223 last weekend. From 300/400yds away, the noise from both centerfires was a lot louder. All were moderated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe soapy Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 I've had my problems with click bangs and split necks, I now inspect every round before I take the gun out... Saying all of that, since checking for split necks, I have had no problems.. I shoot on my own so I'd notice a squib.. I wouldn't be without the 17 HMR it just fits the bill.. I don't want to be scratting in the grass for CF brass, especially if I'm shooting maybe 50 rounds in an evening.. E Thats how i feel, Go for a nights outing, which gun to take, with HMR if you run across a few fields full of rabbits that great, If a fox comes into range, thats OK too Center fire, are you really going to lug 100 rounds around, plus find all the empties. I dont often get more than 40 shots a night, but its a b...r when you run out of ammo and the targets still keep coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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southwest shooter Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Ditch the 17 , only rimfire I need is the henry 22lr ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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