RJT> VH> They're talking about a new cartridge, the .17 Hornady Magnum
RJT> VH> Rimfire, which is basically a necked-down .22 Winchester Magnum
RJT> VH> Rimfire.  Specs are a 17-grain bullet at 2,500 fps.

RJT> VH> Since my .22 Hornet will drive a .35 grain bullet to 3,000 fps, I
RJT> VH> was able to control my desire to run out and buy one. :-)

RJT>As I was there when this guy came in to pick one up,  I've been wondering..

RJT>What the heck is it good for?

Beats the hell out of me!

My .22 Mag will do about anything the .17 HRM will do, and my .22 Hornet
will do a lot more.

I COULD rebarrel my Ruger 77/22 to .17 HRM, but I'm not going to!
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