June 1, 202217 Mach 2, (17 HM2) — A Cheaper Alternative to 17 HMRThe 17 HM2 (aka “17 HM2”) It is making a comeback. We’re glad. This high-velocity cartridge fits actions and magazines for the.22 LR. It’s an easy barrel swap upgrade for most rimfire bolt guns (semiautos are more difficult). Although the 17 Mach 2 cartridge is not as fast as the 17 HMR, it is still faster than a.22 LR. 17 Mach 2 will deliver 2000-2100 fps, compared to 1250 FPS for “High-Velocity”,.22LR ammo. 17 Mach 2 ammo costs less than 17 HMR. You can find 50 rounds of 17 Mach 2, for as low as $10.95 if you shop around. 17 Mach 2’s major selling points are: 1. 60% more velocity than the typical “High-Velocity” ammunition.22 LR ammo.
2. 35% lower cost than average 17 HMR ammunition
3. 17 Mach 2 OAL can be used with.22 LR magazines and receivers. CCI recently introduced its “Gen 2?” cartridge. 17 Mach2 VNT Ammo with a polymer tip (see the top of this article). 17 HMR ammo currently runs $15 to $17 per container, so the 17 Mach2 is a great value. It can be purchased from vendors for less than $10.95 per 50ct container. This is $0.22 per round. It is a better deal for shooters to use the 17 Mach 2, because it offers more bang for their buck. The barrel life of the 17 Mach 2 is longer and you save money. However, it is still a more powerful cartridge than the.22 LR. This comparison shows how the trajectory of the 17 Mach 2 is much flatter than that of the.22 LR. The 17 Mach 2 is the better choice for varmint shooting.
The Hornady 17 Mach 2 has a 2100 FPS muzzle velocity, compared to 1255 FPS for the “High-Velocity”,.22LR. Gun-makers have also introduced new models that are chambered for this compact rimfire round. The 17 Mach 2 is a more effective weapon for small-species varminting and high-volume varminting than the.22 LR. There are many reviews of the new 17 Mach 2 rifles. Varminter.com recently reviewed the Savage A17 17 HM2. Editor Eric Mayer wrote, “This new addition of the A17 line comes during a time when 17 Mach 2 rounds are experiencing a resurgence with ammo available from CCI, Hornady, and the lead-free NTX round, Hornady. This means that you don’t need to spend a lot of money to purchase a semi-auto 17 Mach 2, and you don’t have to convert your 10/22. Eric shot four types of 17 Mach2 ammo and put 1000+ rounds through his Savage. He was impressed. “I am very excited to learn that Savage Arms has chambered the A17 rifle with the 17 Mach2 / 17 HM2 round. After testing the prototype, I can confidently state that the new A17 will be my favorite 17 Mach 2 rifle. This rifle is a great choice for varminters all over the world! Toggle Bolt Volquartsen Summit 17 HM2It is rare that we see a new rimfire that suits our needs, but the Summit from Volquartsen does. This versatile rifle has a cool, straight-pull togglebolt, similar to those found on elite Biathalon rifles. This 22 Plinkster video shows how the gun shoots. The 17 Mach 2 (17HM2) is making a comeback. This compact rimfire cartridge is now available from leading manufacturers in a variety of nice rifles. Volquartsen and Anschutz will offer new 17 Mach2 rifles in 2019. Volquartsen Summit has a lightweight, carbon-fiber-wrapped barrel that can be threaded 1/2-28 to allow for brakes and suppressors. The Summit has a 1.75-lb trigger pull. The CNC-machined Summit receiver has a +20 MOA rail. NOTE: This video shows a laminated wood stock in silhouette. The Summit comes standard with a composite Magpul Stock that is better suited for shooting from a bench.
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