I know I am in the minority with this but I think the .17HMR is a one-trick-pony. Unless you are an avid gopher shooter I dont see the appeal.
The .22lr is MUCH cheaper to shoot with, you can get 50rnds for under $3 and haven't seen .17HMR for less than $13, much of the quality stuff closer to $15.
If I wanted a rimfire for plinking I would, and do, use a .22lr, if you want to reach out and have some small bore verstilty a reloaded .223 is much more versatile than a .17Hmr and not too expensive if you reload.
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