22mag vs. 17HMR vs. 17BMAG

[DennisH]

Which one would you own and why.

I have a HMR currently. I had a 22mag before. I swear the 22mag @ 100yds. was one of the best rifles I have ever owned.

Be sure to add what manufacture and general specs.

I feel the wind affects the HMR a little too much, but I have never shot the rifle past 100yds.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

Dennis

 

[jonbearman]

Re: 22WSM vs. 17HMR vs. 17BMAG

Dennis ,I have a ruger 77/22mag heavy barrel and it is the most accurate 22 mag I have ever owned. The b-mag is not proven in my opinion and the brass sucks and splits. The guns available being the savage is a piece of garbage. I would stick with the 22 mag first and the hmr second.

 

[snert]

Re: 22WSM vs. 17HMR vs. 17BMAG

Dennis ,I have a ruger 77/22mag heavy barrel and it is the most accurate 22 mag I have ever owned. The b-mag is not proven in my opinion and the brass sucks and splits. The guns available being the savage is a piece of garbage. I would stick with the 22 mag first and the hmr second.

Man, I could have written the exact same thing! I no longer have the 22 mag and have a cheap 17HMR. I think it would be ok for PD's but it lacks ooomph for groundhogs. I use it only when I have close shots around farm buildings etc. I picked up and held a BMAG and nearly dropped it because I have never seen such a piece of junk called a firearm. Savage has a cool idea, too bad the gun looks like middle school boys designed and built it.

 

[DennisH]

Re: 22WSM vs. 17HMR vs. 17BMAG

This is why I am seeking other opinions.

For 2 years now, I really miss my 22mag.

I think I may sell my "last" HMR, and I am leaning toward a CZ 22mag.

Anybody have a better idea?

By the way, when I was a kid somewhere in he 70's, I bought a cheap Marlin Glenfield 22mag with a 4-12 power scope. I can't express how much I miss this rifle. Rimming a quarter @ 100 yards was almost effortless. My HMR is like a women, it will do it when it wants to. Sorry, I might not have said this. I also find I must clean the HMR every 40 rounds. I didn't even own a cleaning kit for my 22mag. It never lost it accuracy.

Dennis

 

[jonbearman]

Re: 22WSM vs. 17HMR vs. 17BMAG

It is a shame we don't live closer, I would love to let you shoot my Ruger as it is truly one accurate little rifle that is boringly accurate.

 

[CJ6]

Re: 22WSM vs. 17HMR vs. 17BMAG

I've had Annies in both 17HMR , 22 Mag and a Ruger in 17 HMR. The 17's are long gone and the 22 mags are still shooting. ??? Clarify the 22 WSM ,,Centerfire correct ?and the 17 B-Mag is Winchesters "new" RF 17 round in the Ruger B-Mag rifle.

 

[DennisH]

Sorry, the title should read:

22mag vs. 17HMR vs. 17BMAG

 

[DennisH]

Re: 22WSM vs. 17HMR vs. 17BMAG

It is a shame we don't live closer, I would love to let you shoot my Ruger as it is truly one accurate little rifle that is boringly accurate.

Jon, I may lean towards the Ruger. I do have my eye on a CZ as well!

Is the Ruger known for being consistent, I mean do they all shoot accurately?

 

[snert]

The one I had was a 77 HB model, laminate with heavy barrel. It was the only 22 mag I have ever owned that shot GREAT. It did well with the then new FAST lighter bullets. Groundhog thumper!

CZ also makes a fine rifle and they are new! (I guess you could get a new 77, but I like the old ones) BTW, I had a 77 in hornet and it was pretty, but it was downright the worst CF I ever owned. it shot horribly! Never so glad to sell a gun and hope it did not show up on my porch again in the summer with a basket of zuchini.

 

[GSRswapandslow]

by "17bmag" you mean 17wsm.......right?

 

[DennisH]

by "17bmag" you mean 17wsm.......right?

No, the next level above the HMR. I thought the B Mag was a rimfire. I have looked and handled them, but I didn't look at the bolt.

I understand it was referred to a 17HMR Magnum, and ended up with the name: B Mag

I might be turned around, but all I have ever heard it called was the new B Mag.

Dennis

 

[CJ6]

B-Mag is Rugers name for their rifle that chambers the 17 WSM. 17 WSM (17 Winchester Super Mag) Loosely based on Olins 22cal Rim-fire nailgun blanks. A larger, faster (than the 17 HMR) rim-fire

 

[GSRswapandslow]

by "17bmag" you mean 17wsm.......right?

No, the next level above the HMR. I thought the B Mag was a rimfire. I have looked and handled them, but I didn't look at the bolt.

I understand it was referred to a 17HMR Magnum, and ended up with the name: B Mag

I might be turned around, but all I have ever heard it called was the new B Mag.

Dennis

as was said...."Bmag" is the gun, not the round. The round is 17wsm

 

[DennisH]

All in All, it looks like everyone, or most everyone is favoring the good ole 22mag (rimfire).

When I got rid of the 22mag and acquired the 17HMR, I was very excited. I rarely shoot it now, and in fact I would sell it or trade it.

It's something about the 22mag I love.

 

[GSRswapandslow]

im the opposite......the only gun i havent sold so far is my 17hmr tbolt......22mag is too hard to find