17hmr/ 17mach 2

[billyc]

Okay this may be a real stupid question but i am new to the world of rimfire (other then my old 22lr)so my apologys in advance. I'm looking to buy a gun that i can practice with throughout the winter and summer months so I can improve my shooting during big game season. I was looking at the 17hmr and have also come across the 17 mach 2. What is the difference between these 2. Also if anyone can recommend a better practice caliber then these i am open to suggestions.
Thanks
Bill

 

[pc9]

17HMR is a necked down 22magnun 17HM2 is a necked down version of a 22LR.

 

[billyc]

17HMR is a necked down 22magnun 17HM2 is a necked down version of a 22LR.

I'll probably open up a can of worms here but which is the betteer performer for longe range target practice?

 

[simko]

between the 17hmr and mach2? ill say HMR, ithas more balls, should have a straighter trajectory at farther distances

by straighter i mean flatter

 

[billyc]

Ok then. How about 17hmr compared to 22 hornet?

 

[cz452shooter]

.22 hornet will be a lot more accurate at 225-250 yards +