Ruger Precision Rimfire MAGNUM! 17 HMR and 22 WMR

[@EstorilEm]

I got this on a whim and to this day it remains my favorite gun. It’s almost impossible to even explain why, but just the click of that trigger and the supersonic 17 HMR round crack through a suppressor... sub-MOA all day long, it’ll ALWAYS put a smile on your face. Actually everyone I’ve ever let shoot it (usually they’ve never even heard of it) ends up with the same grin on their face lol. Love the hand guard - threw a bipod and X-Sight 4K with large IR illuminator on mine and it’s the ultimate day/night farm gun for both varmint and predators.

[@carlvinmyers6442]

How much was it retail? Just curious/ interested.👍

[@ther6noob-624]

@@carlvinmyers6442I got one for about 450 after tax

[@michaeljoyce3153]

Man all this 17hmr stuff makes me miss my old 22mag bolt gun. Not a big or relatively deadly round but that thing put a lot of food on the table when I needed it to the most

[@TheTeehee11111]

a 40gr FMJ bullet going near 2000fps is pretty deadly, ill tell you that! In penetration it surpasses bigger calibers in handgun platforms.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Ruger American .22 mag bolt action rifles aren't that expensive, but they are great.

[@MegaAppleshit]

I'd argue that the 22 magnum is especially lethal. A regular CCI Maxi Mag Hollow point will expand to .35 caliber (size of a 9mm bullet) and penetrate 14-16 inches in gel when shot from a rifle. You don't get much better than that with a rimfire!

[@TexasTrained]

I've killed more stuff to eat with my Winchester Lever Action 22 Magnum I bought for $116.00 in 1976 than any other gun I own.It is a deadly round.And My Henry Golden Boy with actually out shoot in as far as long distance.I believe its because of the long octagon barrel.I love them both.

[@reidwitt1168]

Can I shoot coyotes with a 22 mag because I’ve shot them with 17 hmr and dropped multiple in their tracks

[@woodrow1037]

Watching this video I found myself really concentrating on the target and holding my breath. Blessings brother

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

I love my Savage 93R 17 HMR bolt-action rifle with Realtree camo on the whole stock. It's my groundhog killer rifle. Another awesome review 22 Plinkster

[@erwinforbragd1868]

This is one of the BEST NO-HYPE channels I have viewed!👍

[@evanjameson5437]

Great video! nice shooting!! I have shot thousands of rounds of both 17 HMR and 22 WMR--it's a toss up for me, but I would give the edge to the 17 on accuracy.. I loved my Ruger 22 WMR auto--it throws alot of lead and was highly reliable--now I've gone bolt action with the 17 HMR in a CZ 452 wood and I can't believe the accuracy.. Recently I saw what I thought was a tennis ball in the open desert across from my house (I shoot out the window of my office) and took 4 shots at aprox 120 yards--I drove over and picked it up a few weeks later and it turned out to be a Lacrosse ball of all things out in the desert?? The 17 actually penetrated a solid rubber Lacrosse ball and was hit 4 times.. So the 17 has plenty enough power to go through a solid rubber Lacrosse ball at 100+ yards.. as for the 22 mag I love the power and it carries well. Either way you can't go wrong. Tomatoe, Tomato..

[@ethanhenneberry2625]

Just got mine yesterday and paired it with a vortex diamondback 3.5-10x50 and I love it I shot a penny sized group today at 100 yds!!! I love it thanks for making this video it really helped me decide on this awesome rifle!! Keep up the great videos.

[@harrydick3300]

What ammo were you using?

[@Wild_Bill_RC]

Man I really want the 22wmr RPR. Great review!

[@weirdsciencethe2nd205]

Get a 17wsm

[@markgraves9429]

The Ruger Precision series are awesome for the price point. I have the 6.5 Creed and with the savings of the system I was able to step up a couple of notches into a Vortex Razor Gen II. Just a tack driver for the money I have in it.

[@lukeywalsh]

Thank you. I've had Ruger 22 LR for a long time. Researching what caliber upgrade will be. 17 HRM is a strong consideration.

[@floydmiller9315]

I like a showdown between the Savage in the Ruger for precision rifles

[@biteme263]

Honestly most of the 17's shoot about the same. It really just boils to which one you personally like better in your hands. My savage was as good or maybe slighly better than that. Hard to tell with the limited number of shots and short amount of time he was shooting. After some time or on a different day it might shoot better than that. Mine didn't seem to have that first shot flyer thing though. It shot the same cold or hot, it didn't care. I have a .22 precision, a savage 22 mag and a savage 17hmr with a bull barrel. The ruger is over all a nicer rifle in my opinion, fit and finish, adjustments and trigger. But it did cost more. And my savages are just basic models, they don't have fancy stocks nor are they stainless. The savage 17hmr is more accurate than either of them but I give that to the caliber. The 17HMR is just an accurate rimfire round in general.

[@EstorilEm]

That .17 is ultra-accurate for its cost and this kind of a precision rifle platform. Just don't shoot it on a windy day and it's a TON of fun, $0.12 / rds versus $0.50-$3.00 for your standard rifle rounds. This setup consistently impresses all of my friends who initially think it's some kind of a toy, it'll out-shoot all of their deer rifles 200yds and under.

[@kennethrich2107]

Plinkster, I just took delivery of this same rifle. Its not simply accurate. This thing shoots with surgical precision....Very happy camper...thank you sir.

[@rattlehead999]

I really don't know why I like these big rifles with small calibres so much XD

[@sic308941]

Its a very small rifle

[@weirdsciencethe2nd205]

This is my dream rifle the 17hmr is all you need cci solid brass 20 grain are lazer accurate and foxes even larger game are toast up to 300m the 17 grain polymers just blow small game into crow food there light too so carrying a few boxes of ammo into the feilds easy did i mention i love this round the. 17mach is great too its a necked down. 22lr just a tip plinkster 17hmr really dont like being shot through supressed rifles the bore pressure is extremely high and inside the can theres a huge blast of turbulent air that causes a slight yaw in the projectile use a rowan engineering air stripper it totally strips all the turbulent air away from the round upon the second it exits the barrel

[@jeremylamovsky3669]

I'd love to have an .17 hmr to use for varmint and squirrel. By the sounds of it, people who like their 22 mags are fond of these. A friend of mine had a lever action that was slick as hell. This is such a cool gun, though. Almost looks like an old German mg42

[@Hungrybird474]

These precisions kick ass . We have a few of them in different calibers . My favorite is .243 . They don’t make that one anymore so it’s worth something now for sure . These guns r crazy accurate with a good scope

[@josephhaworth461]

Another great video i think y'all should do a review on the .22 mag version as well so everyone can see how good it does

[@FrancisColonPRS]

Someone took advantage of the free hat offer from Midsouth Shooters Supply! 😁. Good review overall and glad to see the 17 and 22mag in the wild!

[@BLACKRIFLEREVIEWS]

I have a Ruger Precision Rifle in .308 and now you have sold me on the .17 HMR for target was thinking .22 LR but I think the .17 will be my pick over the .22 Magnum .

[@aarongregory4980]

I really REALLY want to get one of these. I’ve always had a soft spot for these small caliber rifles just because they’re so damn fun to plink away at targets with. 17 hmr is a caliber I’ve wanted to own ever since I was a child and this platform is just beautiful. Unfortunately I’m a broke college student in my early twenties so I’m not in a position financially to buy one of these for myself but this is gonna remain on my wishlist till the day I’m eventually able to afford one.

[@Gargulmon]

It’s a ruger, and 17 hmr is roughly the same price as 9mm. All it takes is a little budgeting for a few months. Spoken by another broke college student

[@Doja421]

I need a left handed version of this in .17hmr. Good lookin Ruger👍🏻

[@jamesgang94591]

Doja421 I’m a lefty. You just have to adapt and overcome.

[@Tula1940_LB]

For people who doubt .17 HMR and or .22 Magnum it's similar energy foot pounds to 9mm ultra and more powerful than .380 ACP.

[@tomdavis780]

Great, thourough review per usual Plinskster! You always do a terrific job givings the honest scoop on products. I love my RPR 22lr and just may need to start saving for the HMR.

[@BonesTheCat]

My Lithgow 17HMR LOVES the 20gr game point rounds. Thumb sized groups at 100 yards.

[@someguy5543]

Great video. Wish they also made it in 17WSM. I could match my Savage heavy barrel to this and not have to buy different ammo. Also would look good next to my 6.5 RPR. I also agree that the 20 grain SWM do not shoot well. But in the 25 grain it holds MOA at 200 yds

[@freshfowler1398]

Hornady loads a 20gr XTP In 17hmr and I have always gotten really good accuracy with them..lil harder to find but worth it! Thanks 22Plinkster & God Bless ya brother!!👊👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@bigbluram]

Same for me , the hornady 20s do awesome in my savage 93r17

[@masterbryan7106]

I have a 93r17 . Came with the scope. Pretty freaking accurate. I hit bullseye 125 yards away.

[@davidabernathy4553]

Now that was a interesting video and that 17 HMR that's plenty of accuracy potential. I've never owned one but it is a interesting caliber. For me personally I would probably prefer the 22 magnum. Great video and I would like to see how the 22 magnum would perform.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I hope this thing is more accurate than the 17 HMR Ruger American Carbine I had. The thing with only group with the Full Metal Jacket ammo which is bad when you're shooting Spruce grouse and the thing just zipped right through him and does no damage.. good video and review

[@jerrystott7780]

Spruce hens are my favorite when made right. Plus you can get them on a good year without leaving your property.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@@jerrystott7780 very true.. you live in AK?

[@jerrystott7780]

@@AlaskanBallistics Yep, I'm in the interior. Moved to Alaska in 85.

[@ckim6400]

Alaskan Ballistics LOL, when shooting Spruce grouse you want the bullet to zip right thru with little damage. When I hunted for small game I didn't want to blow the hell out of it, I wanted to preserve as much meat as possible with little damage. Always tried to head shot tree squirrels so I didn't damage or taint the meat.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@@ckim6400 i tried that tooo but with the 17hmr i had to blood trail a neck shot to around the bird 75 yards later lol... clipped the neck at 50 yards... still alive when i found it...

[@Fergesslich]

I have a video idea. I always wondered if small insects in the air can affect accuracy when beeing hit accidentally by a small caliber like .22 lr. So can you make a test by placing some dead insects on a string that are perfectly aligned with the bullet trajectory? You could then test on different ranges, I think when you hit the insect at close range the effect on the bullet further downrange will be higher, I think this test would be very interesting!

[@martinmichael2535]

The string, itself, will throw off the bullet.

[@SzymczykProductions]

Lmao..small insects in the air??? Way over thinking...if you're not hitting your target, practice your aim a little more.

[@st.paulmn9159]

22 mag was my favorite squirrel rifle. .17 didn’t fend so well in the thick branches

[@derrickpotter3909]

Got one a few weeks ago, quickly becoming my favorite to shoot. Has a Burris 6.5x20x50 Fullfield E1.

[@thr8061]

We use our Ruger American Carbine 17 HMR for 2 purposes: (1) setting off tannerite and (2) varmit head shots.

[@MagnaV4]

I have this in the .22 magnum. Really wish I could take it out more often

[@Paulman50]

Always need to keep the barrell of my 22 magnum clean for accuracy.

[@hawgnuts5726]

My savage 93 loves the 20 grain game point and the fmj a few weeks ago I shot a sub inch group at 200 but my cz 455 shoots 1.5 inch groups at 100 with them

[@NACAM42]

Honestly, I got my Ruger Precision Rimfire in 22lr as a practice plinker to go along with my Ruger Precision Rifle in 6.5 creedmore (though I'm thinking about upgrading to 300 win mag now). CCI standard velocity is 5 cents where 17 HMR or 22 mag is 20 cents. At that point you might as well get one in 223.

[@markgraves9429]

Have you upgraded yet? I have the 6.5 and love it and the cheaper ammo of the 6.5 vs 300wm

[@wpherigo1]

I figured that it was TnOutdoors9 and Hickok45 we were hearing!

[@JamesWilliamson-w8y]

Great grouping. I Suspect that minor variations in the powder in the ammo might account for the spread.

[@Mrgunsngear]

great info as always!

[@john-paulsilke893]

Mrgunsngear Channel for someone who makes lots of videos you spend a lot of time watching them sir. I guess that’s why you are Mr Guns ‘n Gear. 😊

[@bosseverready]

Just zeroed my 22 wmr. I shot Maxi-Mags, 45 grain Critical Defense and Federal 50 grain game shock. The Federal shot the best .500", the Critical Defense went .625" and the Maxi-Mags just inside 1.25". Groups were shot @ 50 yds, at 40 degF with a 1 o'clock breeze of 3 to 6 mph. I figure that's not bad.

[@leegilbert9130]

Another good honest video, one group is not a true indication of the rifle's accuracy need to shoot say five groups then look at the average, I have watched revues where the shooter has groups of half an inch at 100 yards consistantly in less than ideal conditions I wonder. Regards from Down under

[@FATL0L0]

Like to see that rifle in 17 WSM

[@jamesgang94591]

Ran 12 different HMR Ammo through my savage and the best I shot with the standard Hornady 17g they first came out with

[@JDsgreatz28]

My savage 93 H-Bar would shock me if it shot anything over an MOA group at 100 yards with Hornady brand ammo. The CCI brand with the Hornady pills seemed to shoot a hair larger groups. I only used a bipod and my gun bag on the back. I should have kept that rifle, it was a blast.

[@Longshot762x51]

I have the same rifle in a boyds pro varmint and my 50yd groups look like his hundred yard groups.... bummer because I had one years ago that I had to sell to make rent and that thing hammered. Bought it again and was kind of bummed out.... That being said Ive also had days where I had no problem hitting a 7×12" IPSC at 300yd. Hopefully its just me.

[@JDsgreatz28]

@@Longshot762x51 mine was 9ne if the last ones savage blued. The MARK II I bought a year after was parkerized I believe. Which made the bolt slightly gritty until it broke in and really doesn't like water. Even my mark 22 will hold around MOA with just cci standard. I even took 1st in every class with it in a 50 yard bench rest 22 shoot and had the highest overall score. The guys with their $2k match rifles and lapua match ammo couldn't believe it. Lol

[@ericwilkes238]

If noticed the more you shoot the heat build up in the barrel will distort accuracy .

[@mattmarzula]

I had no idea these even existed. Not like I was looking for them. My interest in this is peaking near a level similar to owning any rifle in .22 WMR or .17 HMR. If I bought one, this would be it.

[@kamron_thurmond]

13:40 those groups at 100 look like my groups at 50 using the stock iron sights on my 10/22 takedown. Also kind of want the RPR in 338 lapua magnum, but it's like $2000 and the rounds aren't cheap either.

[@brad_neal]

Nice video! I pick up my .17 tomorrow - can't wait to blow something up! ;-)

[@manuelsarti9558]

Love mine in 22 wmr, this one has a 0 degree rail on top!

[@ckim6400]

.17 HMR is a fun round to shoot. Very accurate.

[@ianthomas3653]

I just bought a 10-22 target model, and i feel that its as accurate as this is. I could be totally wrong, but i am not an amazing shot and i have only shot it a little, but i was able to get great groups.

[@markgraves6441]

After reading your description, I thought this was a comparison shoot... Bummer. Still great info, but I wanted to see both

[@Bighitter03]

I was hitting 10inch steal plates at 300 yards the other day with the 17

[@coreymoyers]

Heavier rounds need a higher twist to stabilize at range. Either that or they are slowing down and entering the transonic range.

[@meandnature]

Im still waiting for your 100y group with the 22lr. I realy hope you do a «update» video 😄

[@acatnamedscoop7718]

no such thing as a " calm day " in my state guess I will get the 22 mag version

[@3Pugh]

Waiting for the RPR in 17WSM...

[@rjonzen34]

3Pugh will be a flop like they all have been so far. The American Rimfire is twice the rifle for 1/3 the price!

[@kygunworks4982]

1/3 the price? I paid $280 for my American rimfire and $380 for my RPR, if you can find American rimfires for $127 a piece I'll buy all of them

[@gpmcfm]

Thanks for posting another awesome review

[@sc6802]

I think that first shot flyer from 50 and 100 is from the difference in gas pressure from the suppressor.

[@Xanifur]

Pretty sure your suppressor is knocking your first shot with the pressure differential. Looking into some .17 rifles, found this vid! I want one with a rifled barrel so I can put a can on it!

[@TheEvoli1]

Wind is always a problem here in central Oklahoma (near where you were hog hunting) recently. If we have a day with 5 to 10 MPH wind it is called a calm day. Can't do a lot of shooting unless you can figure "windage and elevation" on the fly. Most of the time we use SWAG (silly wild ass guess) or just plain luck.

[@eversr007]

Hey have you thought about reviewing the Tikka T1X in .22 LR. I would like to see your opinion on that one!! Great videos!

[@therealog9430]

I'm not sure if was mentioned but on the first shot of the first series you moved your rifle to look in the chamber. After that every shot was almost dead on. ou mentioned that you thought it was a cold barrel but the video looks like it might have just been repositioned in a slightly different fashion.

[@scjensen1234]

Picked one up 2 Saturday's ago for $410. Fun gun, the gun store sold out of his first 2 orders instantly (both new cals)

[@Bluelightbandit]

Was hoping to see the .22 magnum : (

[@stevepowsinger733]

Yes the title suggests the 22 WMR is in the test.

[@ryanpatton5937]

I love my ruger precision 22lr it's such a fun rifle to shoot

[@Quality_Guru]

Great Intel. That is one good looking rest. Anybody know which one it is?

[@fixedsetupsimleague8169]

Looks like I will have 2 ruger precision’s now. I love my 22lr ruger precision!🤘🏻 love the videos. Keep them coming!

[@Bluelightbandit]

I just picked up the .338 Lapua the other day. I did have all the calibers until these last two came out...sigh.

[@racegts]

I just can’t choose man maybe I got to get all three of them!! But the 17 HMR seems like I might go that direction mainly because there’s one in stock at my local shop when all the LRs and mags are out of stock for this very popular rifle.

[@Justinmikell]

Gotta do a review on the wssm!! Best rimfire out there& love mine

[@jamesstewart9970]

That first group at 100 with the wild flyer is likely because of switching between different types of ammo without taking any fouling shots before hand.

[@easbreid9879]

"Its America, and this is Tennessee, so hey let her rip tater chip" yes sir brother!!!

[@shenobi.]

Haven’t heard anyone else say that other than my grandfather until now

[@juliov3875]

What's the name of the suppressor u have on it??? I'm kinda looking for one and I like the way that one sounds

[@koryhough3774]

What sling mount type is it? Mainly on the stock near the butt?

[@bradb.4570]

Just curious on why you do group shots but don’t worry about the bullseye? Why not do group shots at the bullseye? Just curious

[@gunsaccessories8853]

Very cool rifle! Thanks for the video! Good shooting as always.

[@jamesdupuis7125]

Great video 22plinkster 5 stars

[@Sshooter444]

Impressed with the accuracy

[@Joshua-1986]

On that 22 grain 8 clicks down on that scope be good to Go

[@trainnedgunner5189]

Plinkster if I could make a suggestion... You should shoot N or S and zero in the same direction... (of course you may already know that but if not) You should also zero in the same direction due to Earth spin... Zeroing E and shooting W will drop your POC and visa versa when zeroing W. The thing I'm curious about is if that lite of projectile is affected by the same earth spin? Now I could very well be barking up the wrong tree...what do you think?

[@dbm0916]

What rest are you using for video?it looks well made and would be interested in purchasing one.love your videos.keep them coming.

[@lkncatfish7586]

is the cycling/bolt bad on the gun?. is there a semi auto version of the rifle

[@battmann678]

Your grip changed during the test. Early on you wrapped your thumb around the pistol grip. Later on your thumb was "along" the grip. I wonder if that had any effect.

[@barrsteve7347]

I really want to like plinking, but I'm not there yet. I can't get past a round that has very limited use. I don't shoot squirrels or ground hogs or any other varmint mentioned. At the same time, there's something oddly fascinating about .17/.22 that I can't help but watch. I'm open to suggestions.

[@dustynewman1]

I had a Savage in 17 her. I could put round after round through the same hole at 50 yards. At 100 yards, it was hitting between 1/2 and 1/4 inch groups.

[@Guide504]

CCI 17grn tnt are super accurate and don't expand as quickly as the polymer tips. If you want something between the 20grn and the standard 17 polymer.

[@weirdscience8341]

Looks like a co2 rifle but what a caliber the sweet 17 is its DEFINITELY my favorite caliber ever made......oh btw if ur shooting a .17 in wind use the cci 20 grain as it handles wind better

[@mengvaj87]

Good review on the VNT and A17 both are the 2 fastest velocity in 17hmr. Either one of the two can drop the biggest animal in the world.

[@dojmike]

Have you seen the Alexander Arms 17HMR upper for the AR 15? Would love it if there was an objective review somewhere. Thanks!

[@john-paulsilke893]

dojmike I’d be interested except we can only shoot AR’s at the range here in Canada because reasons. We have loads of 5.56’s in semi auto that we can blast in the bush but not AR’s? 🤪

[@dojmike]

@@john-paulsilke893 I feel for you because I know Canadian laws are repressive. I'm in California so we're not much better. One good thing is that California "Assault Weapons" are defined as Centerfire rifles with detachable magazines that have several other "bad" features. So far, the rimfire rifles are not under the AW ban so this is why the Alexander Arms .17 HMR upper is so attractive to me. I also have a 22LR AR-15 which is also not covered under the ban. Many folks here have converted their 5.56 ARs to have a "fixed" magazine which means that your magazine will not drop until the upper receiver is tilted forward. Fortunately for us, our gun community is much smarter than our politicians and they have figured ways around most of the AW bans here. There is no indication that our politicians are getting any smarter (actually the reverse is true) so there should always be a workaround to the moronic gun laws that are passed each year.

[@john-paulsilke893]

Yup, dummies only making laws that law abiding people are “punished” with. I keep following those stupid laws and somehow I think it’s people like me who are making it easier for the elected dummies to push us around.

[@joedidonato9465]

Why don't you zero out your scope? wouldn't it help with tighter groups?

[@CNoel-gw4tp]

In love with this gun. I checked them out at the local gun store, and they were very heavy. Maybe made for a table gun? Plinkster could you suggest a good rimfire gun for target competition? Prefer a Ruger but open for suggestions of other brands.

[@vadimnesen8060]

Ruger seems to always be heavier

[@brandonhamilton3416]

.22 magnum is still my favorite all around all year hunting rifle, anything coyotes and smaller than that game. The .17 us fast and accurate, but a .22 magnum will carry more energy down range and the .22 mag isn't as affected by the wind as a .17 is. Mainly because the bullet is twice the weight. Still neither are as accurate in the wind as, say, a .30-06, but for what they are, they do really well inside of 150 yards.

[@michaelmcdonald5963]

Idk. My .17 reaches out to 300yrds and kills stuff no problem

[@theguythatlikestoaskquesti9583]

@@michaelmcdonald5963 what 17 do u have?

[@michaelmcdonald5963]

@@theguythatlikestoaskquesti9583 Ruger precision

[@quanwick4516]

I wish the stock folds

[@BB-mo9sf]

How do you think Ruger’s Quality Control has been plink?

[@pauliewalnuts1949]

I enjoy your review as much as I do your trick shooting. This is an interesting development. I think, though, IMHO, it does not approach my marlin xt-17 and I am just fine with an "old fashion" wood stock. Mine (maybe it's the microgroove barrel) likes the game point 20's the best. however, I was trying out the new 17g cci and took a ground squirrel at 197 yards this past spring . not bad for a 68 year old. (along with 96 of his fellow squeakers) making the rancher upset.

[@CodyYoutube]

I shoot the a17 rounds in my rossi rb17 and i get great groups under 1in at 100 and 1-1 1/4 @200yds. I had a box of game points but every casing split at the neck.

[@jamessanders7421]

hey plinkster do you think a 22" barrel would make a better group? Ruger precision is 18"

[@KillerJellyFish676]

i get decent accuracy at 300 with my 17 hmr just put it in a boyds gun stock and it shoots pretty well out to 300. not sub moa but can hit a prairie dog with in a couple shots.