Originally Posted By: Salmo g.
Dogfish,

Is an .17 HMR like a .22? I don't keep up with changes and advances in the shooting world. Is a .17 HMR quiet?

I've been thinking of buying a quality pellet gun, wondering if they are accurate up to about 40 yd for pest control and other annoying things.

Sg


A .17HMR is a .22 Magnum necked down to 17 cal.

They shoot a 17-20gr bullet at about 2500 fps.

No,they're not quiet.

High end pellet guns aren't either. The break barrel designs shoot pellets up over 1000 fps. They have a very noticable crack when fired.

They easily smoke a crow or rabbit sized game at 40yds.