Who makes a rifle in 17 WSM?
Savage Arms has announced the addition of . 17 Winchester Super Magnum (WSM) to its line of A Series rifles. The new A17 WSM Sporter and A17 WSM Target Thumbhole pair the dynamic rimfire cartridge with Savage’s A Series semiautomatic action.
Can a 17 HMR shoot 17 WSM?
Can I shoot 17 WSM ammo in a 17 HMR rifle? No, you can’t safely fire . 17 WSM cartridges from a rifle chambered in . 17 HMR.
Does CZ make a 17 WSM?
Able to be easily taken apart for cleaning, the Rimfire can be used on any rimfire round under . 224 in diameter, including 17 HMR, 22 WMR and even 17 WSM.
Which is more powerful 22lr or 17 HMR?
17 HMR gives much higher velocity, shoots much flatter, and in general is a much better long range caliber for varmint shooting. The 17 HMR will shoot straighter, farther, and is way more destructive down range. The . 22lr is cheaper, not as straight and cannot shoot as far.
What is a 17 WSM cartridge?
The .17 WSM (Winchester Super Magnum) cartridge has been a popular bolt-action rifle cartridge for varmint hunters and small game hunters alike. The high-velocity lightweight cartridge provides shooters with an extremely fast and flat shooting round that expands reliably and downs targets efficiently.
What is the Savage A17 WSM?
Savage Arms has just announced the introduction of the .17 WSM to their A-Series of rifles with the new A17 WSM in both a sporter and thumbhole laminate stock configuration. Savage has seen outstanding performance from the 17 WSM cartridge and felt it could be optimized in new platforms,” Jessica Treglia, Sr. Brand Manager at Savage Arms said.
What kind of speed does a 17 WSM shoot?
Designed specifically for the .17 WSM cartridge, it fires rounds at absolutely blistering speeds of 3,000 fps. Grey laminated stock stands up to tough conditions encountered in the field. Compact, rimfire action boasts rear-locking lugs and a cock-on-close bolt, providing faster cycling.
Is the Ruger 77/17 WSM worth it?
The Ruger 77/17 WSM with the Green Mountain laminated stock. It’s a great looking rifle, with a varmint contour barrel – good for longer shooting sessions with a hot caliber. There are not a lot of 17 WMR rifles out there yet- so the choice was easy.