Originally Posted by 257wthbylover
THe .22 mag will do EVERYTHING a .17 can , but not vice-vera. The .22 mag has more thump

17HMR is a long range varmint shooter. 22mag isn't. It's not that difficult to hit ground squirrels at 200 years with a 17HMR. I would go 17HMR.

Last edited by ConradCA; 07/02/12.


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