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Offline GEARHEAD

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.17HMR Revolver Q:
« on: December 23, 2010, 09:51:26 AM »
kinda looking at getting a good and accurate plinking revolver. was looking at .22's at first but now thinking hard on a .17hmr instead. anyone have one, looking for recomendations.

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Re: .17HMR Revolver Q:
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2010, 09:54:16 AM »
I have a buddy with one.... He said he would have been better off with a revolver that can switch cylenders out between 22lr and 22mag... cheeper to shoot then hase more power if necessary.. I think ruger makes one.  :twocents:
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Re: .17HMR Revolver Q:
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2010, 10:03:17 AM »
I have a Taurus Tracker revolver in 17hmr, but I've never shot it.  I've heard they are very accurate.

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Re: .17HMR Revolver Q:
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2010, 10:28:54 AM »
The 17hmr is plenty powerful compared to any of the 22lr in my opinion.  However it is rather expensive to shoot comparatively.  For a pistol I'd prefer the 22lr.
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Re: .17HMR Revolver Q:
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2010, 11:31:16 AM »
I like the Ruger with the 22lr and 22Mag cylenders. Tack Drivers.
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Re: .17HMR Revolver Q:
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2010, 01:48:28 PM »
for the cost of ammo and the likely loss in velocity due to barrel length, I'd pass.
Prefer the 22lr/22mag combo as mentioned above
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Re: .17HMR Revolver Q:
« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2010, 02:32:12 PM »
I think a 17hmr rifle is where you see the real performance differences in the calibers.... Fun to shoot yes! best bang for the buck? No..
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Re: .17HMR Revolver Q:
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2010, 04:42:06 PM »
The ruger pistols are the best bang for you buck by far.
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