We need a 17HMR M&P!!!

mdoffroad · #1 01-24-2013, 01:25 PM

Ok, so with all the hoarding of .22LR I REALLY wish we had a way to shot something else, like 17HMR.... Any reason S&W couldnt step up to offer a different verion? or 22 Magnum?

JLK* · #2 01-24-2013, 01:28 PM

What is the name of the .17 round Hornady came out with that was
a .22 LR necked down to .17?
.17 Mach 1?
Anyway, I think they will feed thru a .22 LR magazine. If so then an M&P15-22 upper re-barreled or a dedicated upper from S&W you could swap out should work.
I like the idea!
JLK

Jyezahn · #3 01-24-2013, 01:29 PM

Of you could get yourself a full-metal, gas-blowback airsoft AR and be happy shooting in your garage until the ammo becomes available. :-D

nomobux · #4 01-24-2013, 01:53 PM

Lots of probs with semi .17s. Ruger quit I believe along with Rem. I still have my Rem and love it. Lots of negs on Rems offer on the recall.

TDI Brad · #5 01-24-2013, 01:53 PM

I think Alexander Arms has a .17 upper receiver they make. But yes that would be cool since I've seen plenty of 17 and 22 mag ammo around.

Here you go
http://www.shopalexanderarms.com/.17_HMR-Uppers.html

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cyberclectic · #6 01-24-2013, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jyezahn

Of you could get yourself a full-metal airsoft AR and be happy shooting in your garage until the ammo becomes available. :-D

Hence why I am going for a paintball setup for the birthday - figure I'll just cover the darn yard rats in orange...

don5 · #7 01-24-2013, 03:15 PM

Yes. I would really be interested in a 22 mag or 17 HMR version. The 17 mach 2 not so much. I have a 17 mach 2 and it is very accurate, but I would really rather see the 17 HMR. That would be nice.

richeyo2 · #8 01-24-2013, 03:38 PM

Alexander Arms has a dedicated 17HMR AR as well, but it's very pricey. $1,100.00 before the scare. My wife wanted one until she found the price.
.17 HMR RELEASED! | Alexander Arms

mn_doggie · #9 01-24-2013, 04:03 PM

The price of the .17 HMR ammo that I've seen recently is almost the cost of .223 ammo so there wouldn't be much cost benefit.

don5 · #10 01-24-2013, 04:04 PM

Yes, its pricey. I looked at it but when I saw the price, I decided I could wait or just shoot my 17 HMR bolt action instead.

nomobux · #11 01-24-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mn_doggie

The price of the .17 HMR ammo that I've seen recently is almost the cost of .223 ammo so there wouldn't be much cost benefit.

I think you'd best check prices on 5.56 and 223. I'm buying .17 @ $10.97 per 50 normal ( $9 on sale). You find 5.56 at that, feel free to PM me. My last stash of the GOOD ( Lake City ) 5.56 was at 16 cents a round and that was many, many moons ago. Now, many are paying over $1 per round.

looseman · #12 01-24-2013, 10:42 PM

I was likin the idea till I saw that they are only 10 rd mags....Boring.

jajo · #13 01-24-2013, 11:25 PM

Read the warning on the Hornady site about .17 in semi-auto rifles.

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