Ruger American Rimfire Standard Bolt Action Rifle 17HMR 18" Threaded Barrel 9 Round Capacity OD Green Synthetic Stock Blued
Includes interchangeable standard length of pull, high comb stock module ideal for use with optics. By simply removing the rear sling swivel stud, stock module can be changed in seconds. Compact stock modules are available at ShopRuger.com.
Includes the detachable, flush-mounted JMX-1, 9-round rotary magazine and accepts the BX-15® Magnum magazine.
Ergonomic, lightweight synthetic stock (designed for quick, easy handling) blends a classic look with modern forend contouring and grip serrations.
Easy-to-use, extended magazine release provides smooth, no-fuss removal of the flush-mounted magazine.
Patented Power Bedding™ integral bedding block system positively locates the receiver and free-floats the barrel for outstanding accuracy.
Ruger Marksman Adjustable™ trigger offers a crisp release with a pull weight that is user adjustable between three and five pounds, allowing shooters to make that perfect shot.
Features a visible, accessible and easy-to-actuate tang safety that provides instant security.
Threaded barrel with factory-installed thread protector is cold hammer-forged, resulting in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity.
Factory-installed one-piece aluminum scope rail.
A 60° bolt throw provides ample scope clearance and the easy-to-use, receiver-mounted bolt release allows the bolt to be readily removed without requiring a pull of the trigger, a unique safety feature among rimfire, bolt-action rifles.
Compatible with the Silent-SR® sound suppressor - Learn More
Also includes: sling swivel studs.
Brand Ruger
Category Rifles
Caliber 17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR)
Model American Rimfire
Series Standard *Exclusive*
Action Bolt
Sights None, Integrated Base
Capacity 9+1
Hand Right
Metal Finish Blued
Oal 37"
Receiver Material Steel Alloy
Safety Tang
Stock Description Synthetic OD Green
Trigger Adjustable Ruger Marksman
Twist 1:9"
Weight 5.6 lbs
Barrel Description Free-Floating Hammer-Forged
Barrel Length 18"
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
Introduced by Hornady in 2002, the 17 HMR has become extremely popular and is the standard alternative to 22 rimfires for small game and small varmints. Most manufacturers who produce rimfire rifles chamber to it, and all major ammunition manufactures load ammo. The 17 HMR was created by necking down the 22 WMR cartridge, resulting in a lighter but much faster load. Most common are a 17-grain bullet at up to 2550 feet per second; and a 20-grain load at 2375. No 17-caliber bullet bucks wind particularly well, but the 20-grain bullet, though slower, holds up a bit better and tends to offer better penetration. Perhaps the greatest attribute of the 17 HMR is accuracy that is consistently good and often exceptional, effective to as far as 150 yards under calm conditions. As a hunting cartridge it should be limited to animals smaller than coyotes.
—
Craig Boddington
