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I've not done much with the .17 HMR but from what i have done, it seems to be a good cartridge if one keeps it's limits in mind, after all, it's only a 17/20 grain bullet...but traveling at the speed it travels, it's very capable of taking small(er) game within reasonable ranges.

i read of many who say they've taken coyote out to 200 yards with it but i, personally, would be reluctant to try a shot of that distance with this diminutive cartridge and it's tiny bullet.

the platform mine is on is based on a Ruger 77/22; i installed a Voltquartsen .17 HMR on the Ruger receiver. a simple straight up barrel change with no machining or complicated procedures to follow. where i do have some machining capabilities i am also limited by my tooling and knowledge so it was a logical choice.

i had another .17 HMR that i took to the range and at 100 yards i couldn't manage to keep a 5" group. some folks report having 1" and less sized groups at 100 yards, but i believe I'd have to witness it or shoot it myself to believe that. i have personally shot near "one hole" groups with it from 30 yards, though. mind you. I'm not saying it cannot be done, or hasn't been done, but based on my experiences with the cartridge, it's difficult to do unless all conditions are PERFECT. one needs to pay mind to the wind with particular attention when using this round...it's highly susceptible to the wind.

recoil is nil and the report is actually not too bad but the cost is rather high for rimfire ammo.

overall, i think the performance is great, though. once 'dialed in' a .17 HMR can be a very useful tool.