I have a bmag. I put it in a boyds pro varmint stock. Brought the accuracy down to 3/8 of an inch. I highly recommend that stock. You will love it. I use the 25 grain exclusively. Many woodchuck have met their demise with my rifle.
Incredibly efficient energy delivery. You normally only see cantaloupes blow up with massive projectiles. These high velocity 17’s might be the safest pest busters when considering ricocheting or over penetration. They’re dumping nearly all of their energy in the target.
I hope you're correct about manufacturers making more ammo for the 17wsm because I just bought a target model. Unfortunately savage kind of killed the round before it could take off, because the first Bmag used cheap plastic stocks. I don't know if the thin barrels hurt the accuracy because I have center fire thin barrels that are very accurate. A flimsy stock that can't hold a barrel securely however is a very bad idea.
My B mag came in yesterday can't pick it up until Friday I have a Boyds Spike Camp stock coming and other goodies. was able to get 500 rounds of 15 grain and 500 rounds of 20 grain.
Enjoyed the comparison! Was surprised at the difference between the two grain weights! Will have to look at your other videos for accuracy at range. I’m curious now! Was good talking the other day, btw. Hopefully see you in a couple months up your way!
Thanks for watching! I'm actually on the fence about the 17 WSM still. It has a lot going for it, but the ammo supply really worries me. If you get one, set aside some money to buy the ammo in bulk when it comes in stock.
Thanks for watching! It's difficult to remember which tip is which. I keep a line up on all my window sills with post-it notes below them so I don't forget. My neighbors think I'm pretty cool.
@TheOldFatDadGoober sorry I couldn't resist the sly dig from Australia. I still use feet up to about 6 feet and inch up to about 12 inches. It's much easier to picture than 1.8 meters and 30 cm. I can't get my head around 37/163 rd's of an inch though. I'd say " she's about 6 mil (mm) mate"
I believe ALL 17 WSM ammo is made at one facility (by Winchester) , it's just brand packaged as ordered. That be the case why do shooters claim better performance from one brand over others?
The .17 WSM descended from a .27 caliber nail-gun blank, runs 33k psi rather than 26k psi in the .17 HMR. I just wish they'd have used the .224 bullets in this nail-gun blank than the .17 caliber. But I guess, at some point you just go to centerfire cartridges which make common rimfire pale by comparison.
@@TheOldFatDadGoober Probably the motive. It's similar to S&W with their giant X-frame handguns. Biggest, fastest, whatever. It's interesting, but will it ever leave the niche status? .22wmr is my fav among stronger rimfires and there is such a variety of loads and functions within that cartridge. But I will be entertained by .17 content as well.
@@exothermal.sprocket The 22 Mag is a great round. If you are limited to rimfire only, I think the 17 WSM has a lot going for it too. If it goes back into production.
If the chronograph is showing meters per second you need to multiply by 3.28 to get the feet per second. Your high speed copper bullets were going faster than 3300 feet per second.
I know it's not rimfire but they've also make a 17-5.56. I think it's like the fastest traveling standardized cartridge out there. They make up to 6000fps or something close to that. Lol pretty intense
I would think the available 25gr bullet would still penetrate better than the all copper 15gr round, not to mention carry much more downrange energy 150 yards and further. Shame they group the worst in your rifle (and others it seems) considering they are the ideal long range bullet...
@@TheOldFatDadGooberhe means why are you shooting large targets at 10 yds when you are shooting a prairie dog rifle which should hit small targets at long range.
![Winchester 25 Grain HE [17 WSM] ---- Tested](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/leWDm58_8IQ/mqdefault.jpg)
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Always like seeing content on the 17WSM!
Thanks for watching! It's a heck of a round.
I have a bmag. I put it in a boyds pro varmint stock. Brought the accuracy down to 3/8 of an inch. I highly recommend that stock. You will love it. I use the 25 grain exclusively. Many woodchuck have met their demise with my rifle.
Thanks for watching! I've been tempted by the Boyd's stock many times. Might be time to invest!
I just got one and was looking at some Boyd’s stocks for it
Do you get your ammo online? If so where? I can only find Winchester 15grain from targetsportusa
@@answerswithavideo4864 That seems to be the only ammo easily available right now from any seller. Luckily it shoots pretty well in my rifle.
You’re almost at 10k subs. Don’t slow down now! Keep the rimfire madness coming, you’re channel is quite underrated
Thanks for watching! I appreciate the love!
Always enjoy ur work goober . Keep up g e great vids. Lots of love from 2A community.
Thanks for watching!
Incredibly efficient energy delivery. You normally only see cantaloupes blow up with massive projectiles.
These high velocity 17’s might be the safest pest busters when considering ricocheting or over penetration. They’re dumping nearly all of their energy in the target.
Thanks for watching! That's a good point I didn't cover. The 17's are very safe when it comes to penetration and ricochet.
I hope you're correct about manufacturers making more ammo for the 17wsm because I just bought a target model. Unfortunately savage kind of killed the round before it could take off, because the first Bmag used cheap plastic stocks. I don't know if the thin barrels hurt the accuracy because I have center fire thin barrels that are very accurate. A flimsy stock that can't hold a barrel securely however is a very bad idea.
@@justanobserver530 Thanks for watching! I've enjoyed the rifle and the round, hopefully we see more.
TOFD G. Thanks. Always a good video. Those are pretty amazing rounds, little rounds with big energy. Thanks for sharing. Take care.
Thanks for watching!
My B mag came in yesterday can't pick it up until Friday I have a Boyds Spike Camp stock coming and other goodies. was able to get 500 rounds of 15 grain and 500 rounds of 20 grain.
Thanks for watching! Let me know how it shoots!
Enjoyed the comparison! Was surprised at the difference between the two grain weights! Will have to look at your other videos for accuracy at range. I’m curious now! Was good talking the other day, btw. Hopefully see you in a couple months up your way!
Thanks for watching! Give me a holler when you're up this way.
I always enjoy your videos
Thanks for watching!
you sir should be a salesman, think you just made your first sale! im on the search!
Thanks for watching! I'm actually on the fence about the 17 WSM still. It has a lot going for it, but the ammo supply really worries me. If you get one, set aside some money to buy the ammo in bulk when it comes in stock.
Thanks for the ammo line up! I always get my tips confused.
Thanks for watching! It's difficult to remember which tip is which. I keep a line up on all my window sills with post-it notes below them so I don't forget. My neighbors think I'm pretty cool.
Great video. Very impressive round..
Thanks for watching!
Nice video, I’m considering getting a17WSM IN THE NESR FUTURE, ammo is my only concern where I’m at don’t see much of it !!
Thanks for watching! Local is tough for this stuff. Online there seems to be a bunch though.
I like the cool factor. Happy 🎉
Thanks for watching! Happy new year!
Great video, thank you.
1031 mps = 3382 fps = bloody fast mate
1 meter = 3.28 feet/foot/boot/sneaker/thong/sock/shoe
Thanks for watching! I appreciate the conversion rate for us filthy imperials.
@TheOldFatDadGoober sorry I couldn't resist the sly dig from Australia. I still use feet up to about 6 feet and inch up to about 12 inches. It's much easier to picture than 1.8 meters and 30 cm.
I can't get my head around 37/163 rd's of an inch though. I'd say " she's about 6 mil (mm) mate"
Nice savage as well my man
I believe ALL 17 WSM ammo is made at one facility (by Winchester) , it's just brand packaged as ordered. That be the case why do shooters claim better performance from one brand over others?
@@carfvallrightsreservedwith6649 Thanks for watching! I bet Winchester can produce different quality ammo from one plant.
Good video! I haven't bought a 17 yet but considering there still isn't any ammo for it available in my area....hmr is looking better more and more
Thanks for watching! The hmr is a good choice too.
The .17 WSM descended from a .27 caliber nail-gun blank, runs 33k psi rather than 26k psi in the .17 HMR. I just wish they'd have used the .224 bullets in this nail-gun blank than the .17 caliber.
But I guess, at some point you just go to centerfire cartridges which make common rimfire pale by comparison.
Thanks for watching! I think that Winchester wanted to claim that title of fastest rimfire. Might not have been able to do that with the 22.
@@TheOldFatDadGoober Probably the motive. It's similar to S&W with their giant X-frame handguns. Biggest, fastest, whatever. It's interesting, but will it ever leave the niche status?
.22wmr is my fav among stronger rimfires and there is such a variety of loads and functions within that cartridge. But I will be entertained by .17 content as well.
@@exothermal.sprocket The 22 Mag is a great round. If you are limited to rimfire only, I think the 17 WSM has a lot going for it too. If it goes back into production.
@@TheOldFatDadGoober .17 needs its own set of particular cleaning equipment due to bore size, but that's a minor consideration.
The 15 gr 17 WSM aren't a all copper bullet they have a copper jacket lead free core with a polymer tip they are a fragmenting upon impact bullet
Thanks for watching!
Great testing.
Thanks for watching!
If the chronograph is showing meters per second you need to multiply by 3.28 to get the feet per second. Your high speed copper bullets were going faster than 3300 feet per second.
Thanks for watching! I always mess up those conversions.
@@TheOldFatDadGoober welcome! I enjoyed watching your video. It was great!
ready for a 15 gr vs 25 gr comparison video!
Thanks for watching! Good idea.
I know it's not rimfire but they've also make a 17-5.56. I think it's like the fastest traveling standardized cartridge out there. They make up to 6000fps or something close to that. Lol pretty intense
@@Michael_X313 Thanks for watching! I saw that on Garand Thumb, looked neat!
Are you sure those are exit holes ? I would think they are entrance holes and the huge splits are the exits.
Thanks for watching! That's a great observation. These super fast rounds basically explode on impact so you end up with huge entrances and tiny exits.
Great Video! In my 2-year-old Savage catalog, they had a whole page of WSM rifles, but I don’t know about currently.
Thanks for watching! They have one model, the BMag, that they dress up a bunch of ways.
Ah, Yes, I see. They’re pretty proud of them too, but then again, I get sticker shock over a hamburger lately! @@TheOldFatDadGoober
@@cadamsm11 Street price used to be very reasonable. Probably because there was no ammo available.
I would think the available 25gr bullet would still penetrate better than the all copper 15gr round, not to mention carry much more downrange energy 150 yards and further. Shame they group the worst in your rifle (and others it seems) considering they are the ideal long range bullet...
Thanks for watching! I should do a comparison with the 25 grain. Funny that the lighter round is so much more accurate.
@@TheOldFatDadGoober Yeah I think they built the rifle around the 20gr with the twist rate. How do the 15gr group or do you still have to try that?
@@BuckeyeBallistics I included some groups towards the end of the video. 1/2" at 50 yards, so pretty darn good.
@@TheOldFatDadGoober Speaking of no recoil (end of video) imagine the 17 Mach 2...
@@BuckeyeBallistics That's a caliber I've been very interested in but never put my hands on. I would love to try one out one day.
where do you buy your 17 wsm ammo? its so hard to find
Thanks for watching! Do a search for ammoseek online. That's the best way to hunt down ammo.
@@TheOldFatDadGoober i just placed an order, thank you!
Where did you get that ammo?
Thanks for watching! Ammo seek is a great website to use.
My 17wsm loves the American eagle 20gr
Thanks for watching! I haven't seen those in quite a while.
Try the 204 Ruger,oh boy!!!!
@@LynnKorte-ve4qf Thanks for watching!
If you're going to go with crushed tomatoes, can the Older Fatter Grandpa suggest a raincoat? Or, even better, . . . , well, never mind.
Thanks for watching! I always wear a raincoat when I'm with the Young Hot Momma!
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@@peterschmidt2849 Thanks for watching!
Has the accuracy been addressed?
Thanks for watching! I'm not sure I understand.
@@TheOldFatDadGooberhe means why are you shooting large targets at 10 yds when you are shooting a prairie dog rifle which should hit small targets at long range.
@@nobodysbusiness4828 Mostly because I really enjoy doing that.
It surprised me, didn't expect that much damage
Thanks for watching! It's an impressive little round.
You should have done your testing at 100 yrds which would be more realistic.
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I guess it beats wearing dog food. Those tomato stains are never coming out.
Thanks for watching! I don't mind a few stains. Makes me look mean.
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