I've owned a Ruger 17 Hornet, found loading it a pain, so I didn't shot it much.

My first 17HMR was an early Marlin stainless HB, the most accurate of the 4 I've owned.

Others were a CZ 452 FS, Savage 93, and a Ruger RAR still have it.

Buy a 17HMR, No reloading, no brass to chase, accurate , though some are picky about which ammo they prefer.

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