TWO POPULAR CARTRIDGES. 

ONE WINNER.

.22 MAG VS .17 HMR — MASS VS VELOCITY

When it comes to small game smacking, the .17 HMR and .22 Mag are often selected. Which one is better is often debated. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn hit the range to test both in a head-to-head battle of rimfire reckoning. 

CARTRIDGE TALKS, THE PODCAST - 

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After hitting the range and shooting the 17 HMR and 22 Mag into gel, all signs point to a clear winner. So why are the guys still perplexed as to which one they’d select? Tune in as they break down the results.

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