Cost of shooting 22lr vs .17hmr

[norman]

I recently bought a basic 10/22 and now carry it instead of my savage 17hmr.
There have been a few posts claiming that the 17hmr ammo is cost prohibitive compared to 22lr.
I disagree.
Although per round the 22 is much cheaper, I am spending more money on ammo. In the last week, I've shot 7 skunks, 1 badger, 1 raccoon, and several gophers. I've gone through dozens of rounds with the 22. Had I been using my 17hmr it would have cost me a fraction of the 17hmr by using far fewer rounds.
I am having alot more fun though.

 

[hasbro]

That how i do it. Blast away with the .22 and snipe with the .17

 

[stubblejumper]

I use the 17mach2 like most people use the 17HMR, and I spend half as much on ammunition.

 

[Winnipeg Toymaker]

if you had gone thru as many rounds as i have in the last 3 summers shooting gophers. i think you would have mortgaged your vehicle. average of 10,000 rounds a year. think of the cost for the same in 17. You may shoot more rounds of .22 but have 3 x the fun for the same or more costs.

 

[mlehtovaara]

I prefer shooting more, to shooting less.

 

[clhdluke]

Out of necessity or pleasure...just shoot and have fun with it...just be thankful your not shooting a .50 BMG...although that would probably be pretty awesome! If it's a huge impediment financially, look for bulk deals and stock up.

 

[ReVoR]

500 rounds of .22 is about the same as 50-75 of .17 hmr around here. Under 100 yards I shoot the .22. Beyond 100 if I want to be sure I hit what I'm aiming at I use the .17 hmr.

 

[SandRoad]

Out of necessity or pleasure...just shoot and have fun with it...just be thankful your not shooting a .50 BMG...although that would probably be pretty awesome! If it's a huge impediment financially, look for bulk deals and stock up.

50 BMG plinking ammo isn't that expensive since the US opened up exports. (reloaded with cheap components).

But they you also don't run through a couple bricks of ammo in an afternoon as with a 22.

 

[clhdluke]

50 BMG plinking ammo isn't that expensive since the US opened up exports. (reloaded with cheap components).

But they you also don't run through a couple bricks of ammo in an afternoon as with a 22.

Very true.

 

[hasbro]

If you got more time than money shoot 22lr if you have more money than time shoot 17hmr. If your mom buys your ammo than 22lr is for you!! jk and a lol!

 

[SandRoad]

Very true.

It's interesting that when we go out shooting/plinking it ends up costing about the same amount per day regardless of what ammo is used. The difference comes down to how many rounds are shot off.

 

[hasbro]

When i got the ruger out i will light up a patch of grass that i seen a gopher run into and wait for the splat! With the 17hmr i just get into a story with a buddy and look for another one to pop up.

 

[norman]

When i got the ruger out i will light up a patch of grass that i seen a gopher run into and wait for the splat! With the 17hmr i just get into a story with a buddy and look for another one to pop up.

Exactly my point...lol. But it's the best of both worlds!

I've never had a decent 22 before this 10/22. I bought the .17 because i like to see gophers blow up rather than scurry down the hole to die....or not. Good thing the .17hmr is a bolt.