Thread: >17's

What is your definition of long range would be my first question?
If it was up too 150m with the odd 200m shot then I'd say 17hmr. No messing around reloading, and they really aren't that expensive.

If it was mainly around 200m and you didn't mind reloading, I'd probably say the new 17HH. But I've had no experience with it.

If it was 300m+ then I'd say 204 Ruger or 223. I wouldn't bother with any of the .17 centrefires, as they are all not as good as 204 Ruger (due to poo BC bullets), and they hardly shoot any faster. Along with they aren't as common so brass for them isn't as easy to come by and be more expensive.
223 is good as you can get some exceptionally good ammo for very cheap. I've been shooting Hornady Training Steel case ammo, that cost me $0.80 per round, which gives me well under an inch at 100m all day every day.
If you reload 223 gives you the advantage of using both light weight varmint bullets and heavy weight target bullets, if you ever wanted to try some serious long range bunny busting. Provided you get a gun with the right barrel twist.