Review: Volquartsen .17 WSM Autoloader
The high-velocity, high-energy .17 Winchester Super Magnum rimfire is a welcomed cartridge for many wishing to engage everything from destructive rodents to marauding coyotes, especially in regions where centerfires are noisy, frowned upon or even illegal. But finding a rifle to shoot the world’s fastest rimfire has been a challenge.
Varmint Hunting With Hornady's .17 WSM
Hornady has announced that it's expanding its .17-caliber lineup in 2015, with the addition of the .17 WSM. Earlier this year, Web Managing Editor Shawn Skipper had the opportunity to put the new offering to work on some prairie dogs during a Wyoming varmint hunt. Get an inside look at that trip with the gallery provided here, and be sure to check out our video for even more information.
Savage Arms Adds .17 WSM to A Series Rifle Line
Savage Arms has announced the addition of .17 Winchester Super Magnum (WSM) to its line of A Series rifles.
Rimfire Revolution: .17 Win. Super Mag. Ammo
Shooters are drawn to rimfire cartridges primarily due to the per-shot costs being significantly less than those of comparable center-rifle rifle cartridges. However, their downfall is lackluster terminal ballistics—that is, until now. Winchester’s new economical .17 Winchester Super Magnum (WSM) cartridge defies convention, and in doing so handily becomes the highest-performance rimfire extant.
Head to Head: .17 HMR vs. .17 WSM
Which of these cartridges better serves the hunter looking for a speedy rimfire? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.
Behind the Bullet: .17 HMR
Hornady’s dive into a .17-caliber rimfire was met with fanfare, as it truly was—and still is—a decided improvement over the long-range ballistics of any of the .22 rimfire cartridges.
Head to Head: .17 HMR vs. .22 WMR
Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of two of the most popular magnum rimfire cartridges. Which comes out on top?
Winchester Releases New .17 Win. Super Mag. Ammo
The new rimfire cartridge is designed to offer the downrange performance of a center-fire cartridge at only a fraction of the cost.
New for 2024: Rimfire Conversion Kits for Blaser R8
Rimfire conversion kits for the Blaser R8 rifle are now available in .17 HMR, .22 WMR, .17 Hornet and .22 Hornet, in addition to classic 22 LR.
Winchester Varmint X Adds Two New Calibers
Winchester's popular Varmint X line is expanding in 2016, with the addition of two new calibers: .17 Horney and .22 Hornet.
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