Question: is 22 better than 17 hmr?
Answer: 22 LR is much cheaper and easier on the ears than . 17HMR. .22 LR is heavier and much slower than . ... 17 HMR gives much higher velocity, shoots much flatter, and in general is a much better long range caliber for varmint shooting. The 17 HMR will shoot straighter, farther, and is way more destructive down range.