Straight Dope: The .17s
What follows is a primer on commercially available .17-caliber cartridges and their respective performance.
Behind the Bullet: .222 Remington
Though the .223 Remington has stolen the limelight—military adopted cartridges tend to do that after all—we owe a debt of gratitude to Mike Walker and his development. Without the .222, there would be no .223.
Head to Head: .17 Hornet vs. .17 Remington
Let’s take a look at the .17 Hornet and .17 Remington and compare and contrast their attributes.
First Look: .17 Winchester Super Magnum
There is no doubt that the .17 WSM elevates rimfire ballistics to a new level. But will enough gun companies jump on board to produce rifles in this caliber?
Behind the Bullet: .17 Hornet
The .17 Hornet, son of the classic .22 Hornet, is a well-balanced design. Sharing the rimmed design of the parent case, it feeds nicely in a bolt-action repeating rifle, provides pinpoint accuracy and minimal recoil, and checks all the boxes for varmint hunting.
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