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It depends on what you want it for. The .17 is a flat-shooter, but the ammunition is more expensive and the lighter bullet loses energy much faster. Most people find a .22 LR high velocity round is a much better all 'round choice. Also, you can buy .22 ammo just about anywhere. The .17 is not all that readily available. Like the venerable .45 ACP, the .22 has lasted for more than 100 years for very good reasons.
Ammunition cost is important. To become an expert shot, you must practice, practice and practice some more. When the writer was shooting in competition, he would fire in excess of 50,000 rounds of pistol ammo a year, mostly .45 ACP, (and wear out two or three barrels), and usually around 4,000 rounds of 7.62 NATO. When you can hit exactly what you are aiming at about 95% of the time, you are a good shot. Excuses don't count.
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Non-centre fire cased ammunition?
would be rimfire such as .17hm2, .17hmr, .22 short, .22 lr .22 mag, .22wa and 5 mm Remington Rimfire Magnum
What type of gun is a 22 magnum rimfire or centerfire?
A 22 Magnum (or Winchester 22-WMR) is rimfire cartridge, same with 17HMR and the 22-WRF. <><><> The .22 Jet, which is a centerfire, was also known as the .22 Magnum Centerfire- but they are rather rare. Most .22 magnums will be, as he said right up there- rimfire. <><><> I forgot about the 22 Remington Jet. (also known as .22 Center Fire Magnum, or .22 CFM) Nice update, thanks.
Is it true that modern firearm only use center fire ammunition?
No, firearms chambered in .22 short, .22 long, .22 magnum, .17HMR, etc... are all currently being manufactured. These all use rimfire ammunition.
You want to buy your first rifle Is the 22lr or 17HMR the best bet for hunting varmints and occasional target practice?
I think the .17HMR would be a better choice all around, I have both and the 17HMR is better by far. The .22 bullet travels about 900'-1300' FPS and the .17HMR travels at 2200'- 2500 FEET PER SECOND.
Is there a difference between .22 rimfire and .22 long?
22 long is a type of 22 rimfire. Others are CB, short, long rifle and a few others .
How much is a Taurus model 62 22 rifel?
They can be had new for $270.
Rimfire caliber for Henry repeating rifle?
The original was in caiber .44 Henry rimfire. Currently in caliber .22 rimfire. Which one?
Can a 22 rimfire cartridge be reloaded?
Because there is no replaceable primer in rimfire ammunition it cannot be reloaded.
Who made ranger 35 a 22 rifel?
Proofhouse.com has a store brand chart.
What is a 1911 22 pump rifel Winchester worth?
50-2000 usd
22 Magnum vs 22 WMR?
WMR stands for Winchester Magnum Rimfire- and is the proper name for the 22 Magnum. They are the same cartridge. The 22 WRF is the Winchester rimfire, and is a shorter, less powerful version of the 22 magnum.
How much does a 22 automag rimfire cost?
About $600.
