Comments on: Winchester’s New 3000 FPS .17 Win Super Mag Rimfire

By: danny harper

danny harper — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 08:40:05 +0000

I’ve owned the .17 HMR, .17 Macho & the .22wrm. I’ll buy the rifle chambered for the .17 wsm, I’d rather wait & see if Marlin comes out with a heavy barrel bolt rifle tho. In my experience the Marlin is more accurate than the savage in the 17 HMR anyway.

By: creedmoor396

creedmoor396 — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 21:16:42 +0000

go on gun broker. there 100’s of box’s for sale there.

By: Douglas

Douglas — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 06:10:58 +0000

Now having gotten all excited and bought the Savage B-Mag, it is dawning on me that I am unable to locate any ammunition I am feeling like a chump. After spending hours scouring the web, it seems like once again I didn’t do enough research. Is this a situation that is likely to resolve, or is my brand new gun an orphan?

By: jeff johnson

jeff johnson — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:55:44 +0000

Why has Winchester not made a 22 super magnum ? It should drive a 30grn ballistic tip around 2500fps and that would be an honest 200yd rimfire. Sure hope they market the .22 with the .17 as I would personally pick .22 over .17

By: Mike Brantley

Mike Brantley — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 01:30:07 +0000

Ammunition is gathering dust on the shelves. While we are waiting for the popular stuff to become available at a reasonable price, one might be well advised to stock up on .17 WSM before there is a run on it when the rifles hit the market. This is much like anything else; if you want one and you have the money, go for it. If it doesn’t work out it sure won’t be the first thing I’ve dropped dough on with nothing to show for except a headache.

By: Mike Schroeder

Mike Schroeder — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:47:34 +0000

Michigan coyote hunters are looking for a viable load for night hunting. Michigan law requires that hunters use rimfire (or shotgun)after dark for predators. The .22 Win Mag is a bit weak for coyotes beyond 80 yards and shot opportunities during near full moon phases are often much more than that. We need the type of rifle that will shoot flat and have the KE and fit the legal requirements in Michigan.

By: Gabe Schmudlach

Gabe Schmudlach — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 06:52:40 +0000

This cartridge will have some challenges getting a foothold. The HMR had an advantage in that it was a rather simple rebarrel for the .22 WMR rifles already in existance. This cartridge will require a new platform, something rifle makers won’t be excited to do. Most gunmakers will take a wait and see approach prior to investing big into the R&D required for a completely new rimfire action. If the Savages don’t sell hot and heavy early…..

If on the other hand it does take off, I hope they do something in 20 or 22 cal. on the same case. A 28 grain .20 rimfire at 2700ish would get my dollars.

Gabe

By: Dave Funk

Dave Funk — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 16:25:48 +0000

Let’s wait and see if this thing is as accurate as the 17HMR has proven to be in many factory rifles. The price point is close to that of the 22 Hornet low end ammo.

Many predicted the 17HMR would be a flop, but it clearly is not.

By: Mr Bill

Mr Bill — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 14:51:45 +0000

The 17 caliber rimfires have a place. They’re fun to shoot, not exceptionally accurate and the ammo is expensive. If you like to convert money into noise they’re great. Get a 17 caliber center fire and get real accuracy and performance, plus you can reload ‘em!

By: ChrisJ

ChrisJ — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 03:05:37 +0000

I can’t imagine the need for this round with the 17HMR & the New 17 Hornady Hornet which gets 3650 fps with a 20 gr bullet and you can reload it too. Am I missing something?