Comments on: Hunt Report: Squirrel-Busting with Varminter.com’s 17 Hornet

By: Matthew

Matthew — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 23:41:53 +0000

I shot a .22 hornet a lot as a kid. It was my dads go to varmit gun. It really is a great round. I had wanted one for a couple decades, when it was time to look for a varmet rifle I decided to try something new. I have now owned my .17 hornet for 2 years. Amazing round! I just got back from Elko, Nevada where I took it out rabbit hunting with my dad. He was shocked by how it performed. Reloading for it only makes it better. It quickly became my truck gun, and I doubt that will ever change.

By: Phil Schmidt

Phil Schmidt — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 13:50:24 +0000

Matt:

At 30 cents you are buying military style ball ammo which is a poor choice for shooting small varmints….primarily because it’s not safe due to ricochet. Recoil with a 223 is enough to lose sight picture if you are zoomed in on the target and watching impact is 90% of the fun

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 09:51:51 +0000

Let’s see 17 Hornet $29/ box of 50 rounds =.58 cents a round. I can buy Norma .223 ammo for .30 cents a round. I recoil from a .223 is Nil.

By: Tommie

Tommie — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 01:40:41 +0000

I shoot more 17 HMR than any other round in prairie dog fields. But a 17 Hornet would cover all the same ground and add another 100 yards of usable range without adding much muzzle rise. Gotta get one!