Another Ruger single six question

[silverking]

As I was out today checking a rather distant pawn shop for a deal on a single six .22, they had in their display a new single six in .17 HMR. Being unfamiliar with this round, I wasn't too sure on springing for the price they were asking. I'm sure the price of ammo would be quite a lot more than .22lr but my question is, about how much more? The price on the nib was $350. They did have a used .22 @ $329 but it was kinda marked up and scratched.
Anybody got some input on the .17HMR?

 

[sagebrushjim]

Cost of ammo is between $10.00 and $12.95 for a box of 50... Buying in bulk will save about $.35 to $.80 per box... I don't have a handgun in this round, but do have Savage and Marlin Bolt Action Rifles in .17HMR... Zippy little round...

 

[DMZ]

I have a Taurus revolver in 17 HMR and a CZ Rifle as well. The round performs great out of the 24" barreled rifle. So-so out of the 5" barrel revolver. I do not shoot the revolver much any more, going with my Single Six instead (cheaper).

 

[Neophyte1]

Single Six

silverking: Sir; the .17hmr is an outstanding round. Louder than a .22mag. faster, and ?more? accurate. cost more to shoot
I shoot the Single Six .22 with the unused .22mag cylinder.
I will have the Single Six .17hmr.
Price? seems all over the country; NC CLT area; about the same as you found.

 

[eliphalet]

Ammo is about 10X more than 22LR

 

[silverking]

Appreciate the responses to my inquiry. As good as that hmr17 looked, guess I'll keep looking for the single six in .22lr. I would go right out and pick one up nib, but with the way the economy has been here, I keep thinking I'm going to find a good deal at a pawn shop. The one I saw yesterday was sweet but the transfer bar was missing. Not being that knowledgeable about repairs, I didn't want to jump too soon. The dealer gave me this info so I figured he was a reliable and honest source to keep in mind. The shop I visited has been around for a long time so I guess they're ok.

 

[YodaVader]

I would wait for a nice used 22lr Single Six too or just buy a new one outright. I picked mine up in 1999 and it is the gun that I have fired the most rounds through since that time! Very inexpensive to shoot , pretty good accuracy and one of the most pleasant to shoot handguns as you will ever find. Not knocking the 17HMR - actually have one in a Marlin 17 rifle but for a revolver like the Single Six, the 22lr is ideal for range use , informal target and good old plinking! Plus you always have the option of using the 22 mag.

 

[DMK]

I really like my 22LR/22Mag convertable. I'm sort of a minority on the gunboards, but I like shooting 22mag better than 22LR in the gun. It's only six shots and 22mag just feels like it gives you more for the hassle of reloading the thing.

It's really nice to be able to shoot both rounds though. Usually I'll shoot some of both.