I'm about to buy one of these rifles. Can't make my mind up on caliber. .22lr or .17hmr. Probaly will plink and shoot varmits with it. Which would you prefer and why? Thanks for your time!
Savage tactical...22lr or 17hmr
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Re: Savage tactical...22lr or 17hmr
If your going to shoot it a lot, I would go with the 22 lr. The ammunition is cheaper to buy and more widely available.
If your going to shoot it a lot, I would go with the 22 lr. The ammunition is cheaper to buy and more widely available.
Re: Savage tactical...22lr or 17hmr
and the 22s are more accurate at distance, with subsonic ammo
and the 22s are more accurate at distance, with subsonic ammo
Re: Savage tactical...22lr or 17hmr
if you were to look about 3 threads down.....
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1999318&gonew=1#UNREAD
2nd page
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2000716#Post2000716
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1995640#Post1995640
if any serious varmint hunting is going to take place, the .17hmr or .22mag even, but can get pricey to plink with. gotta make up your mind on what you want to do more of first.
if you were to look about 3 threads down.....
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1999318&gonew=1#UNREAD
2nd page
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2000716#Post2000716
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1995640#Post1995640
if any serious varmint hunting is going to take place, the .17hmr or .22mag even, but can get pricey to plink with. gotta make up your mind on what you want to do more of first.
Re: Savage tactical...22lr or 17hmr
I went with the Savage MkII TR in .22 lr. Ammo is cheaper and readily available. Also with .22, you have more options: If I'm shooting squirels in my yard and don't want to alarm the neighbors, I can shoot CB Longs. If I want accuracy at 100yds, I can shoot subsonics or good match ammo. For plain old plinkin, grab a cheap bulk pack at Wally World.
I'm planning a little "experiment" with my .22 on Monday.
I'll let you know if it works out.
I went with the Savage MkII TR in .22 lr. Ammo is cheaper and readily available. Also with .22, you have more options: If I'm shooting squirels in my yard and don't want to alarm the neighbors, I can shoot CB Longs. If I want accuracy at 100yds, I can shoot subsonics or good match ammo. For plain old plinkin, grab a cheap bulk pack at Wally World.
I'm planning a little "experiment" with my .22 on Monday.
I'll let you know if it works out.
