Trigger Mike Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 my local store has a new ruger single six revolver with a 6 inch or so barrel in 17 that has been dropped so it has a couple of scratches deep enough to show bare metal on one side under the barrel. They marked.it down to 469. Is the single six in 17 hmr a good set up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 The 17 HMR is a great cartridge, and one of the few rifles I regret selling. Reports about it In a revolver were mixed. The biggest complaint I heard was that the bottle neck case kept jamming against the frame and making the cylinder hard to turn. But then, I never shot one myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffield, SASS #23454 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Actual value of a Single Six in 17 HMR: 469 Slobovian Razbuckniks. Duffield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Have you priced the ammo? Can you find any ammo for it? OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Mike Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 26 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Have you priced the ammo? Can you find any ammo for it? OLG Yes, there is a supply in town and I have some on hand for my Ruger American rifle . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 The big selling point on the 17 HMR is it's extreme accuracy out to 200+ yards. It's not really effective except against small critters like squirrels. However the cost of the ammo is hovering around $13-$15 per 50 rounds. I don't think you would be able to take advantage of the accuracy with a pistol. Due to the cost of ammo and limited usefulness, it's a poor choice for a pistol round. I've got a CZ 452 in 17 HMR with an 6x18 Nikon scope on it. That thing shoots like a laser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 On the other hand, it would make a fun "companion piece" for your Ruger rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 it’s a novelty piece that you’ll probably tire of quickly. Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Rio Pete Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 17 hmr was one of the few calibers left to buy at the stores in my area. Besides looking like a fun cartridge, could it be a good emergency backup when ammo is in short supply? Perhaps that will give you another reason for you to buy a new toy, not that you need another reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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