Ruger 8403 Precision Rimfire
Bolt 17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR) 18" 9+1 Synthetic Adjustable Black Stk Black Hardcoat Anodized
Ruger's Precision Rimfire rifle features a molded, one-piece chassis and a Quick-Fit adjustable buttstock assembly manufactured with glass-filled nylon for strength, stiffness and stability, making a solid foundation. The adjustable buttstock also has a flat Picatinny bag rider, molded-in window which provides a tether point for your squeeze bag, and a metal QD pocket. Its 15" free-float handguard is made of aluminum and features Magpul M-Lok slots on all four sides, while the Picatinny scope base includes 30 MOA elevation. The target, cold hammer-forged, 4140 alloy steel barrel has ultra precise rifling and 1/2"x28 threads with an included thread protector. The Precision Rimfire rifle also has a Ruger Marksman adjustable trigger, AR-pattern pistol grip, safety selector, and an oversized bolt handle.
Action: Bolt Caliber: 17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR) Barrel Length: 18" Capacity: 9+1 Trigger: Adjustable Ruger Marksman Safety: Manual Oal: 35.13"-38.63" Weight: 6.8 lbs Stock Description: Synthetic Adjustable Black Metal Finish: Black Hardcoat Anodized Receiver Material: Aluminum Alloy Sights: None, Optic Ready Barrel Description: Cold Hammer-Forged Steel Twist: 1:9" Barrel Length Range: 18.00" to 19.99" Weight Range: 6.00 lbs to 6.99 lbs Hand: Right Stock Finish Group: Synthetic Metal Finish Group: Blued/Black
Manufacturer: Ruger Model: 8403 Sku: Ss_109420
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
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
