CJ6 said:22rf....A lot less BANG and better accuracy and cheaper to shoot (even with match ammo ( Eley BB) ).
Tommie said:If you enjoy the challenge of taking ONLY head shots then an HMR would work well. But any body shots taken with a 17 HMR will result in a wasteful bloody mess. Within distances that tree squirrels are usually shot, a 22LR has more than enough power and accuracy to accomplish the job at hand.
Ohio Varmint Shooter said:A cooper 57m?
Ouch! Big $$$$
For that money, you could get both a Savage 22lr and 17hmr, scopes on both..and have LOTS of money left over.
Godzilla said:I converted my CZ 455 from 22 Mag to 17 HMR, because ammo is plentiful.. Good 22 ammo is hard to find.. The 17 is plenty accurate.. If ya got the money a Cooper or an Anschutz would be the deal