“Tag: .17 HMR”

Seeking the best load for your .17 HMR? We put six to the test to ease your decision-making process.

Seeking the best load for your .17 HMR? We put five to the test to ease your decision-making process.

Which of these cartridges better serves the hunter looking for a speedy rimfire? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

.17 HMR has never been a caliber that's taken well to semi-automatic rifles—until now.

The new Savage A17 uses a delayed blowback action. A small bar in the top of the bolt slides up to fit into a slot in the receiver when the bolt is closed, locking the action. The bar cams back down upon firing to release the bolt and allow the action to cycle, but it delays the action from opening until pressure has dropped to a manageable level.

What follows is a primer on commercially available .17-caliber cartridges and their respective performance.

.17 HMR has never been a caliber that's taken well to semi-automatic rifles, but Savage Arms might have rolled out a new answer at SHOT Show 2015's Media Day at the Range.

Get a closer look at the Marlin XT-17VSL, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of two of the most popular magnum rimfire cartridges. Which comes out on top?