Sportster 22lr, purchasing 17hmr barrel

[oldguy65]

I have a sportster 22lr planning on purchasing a 17 hmr barrel, has anyone done this and if so
what accuracy did you get with new barrel.

[Rustyinfla]

  I've never heard anyone say anything bad about the .17 HMR as far as accuracy goes. They all seem to be tack drivers.

[montveil]

I don't think a LR can be converted to 17 or 22 mag as the firing pins do not line up. have a 17 with a 22 mag barrel and am very satisfied with the combo

[quickdtoo]

I have a sportster 22lr planning on purchasing a 17 hmr barrel, has anyone done this and if so
what accuracy did you get with new barrel.

It's done all the time, but at the cost accessory barrels now, buying a complete rimfire rifle doesn't cost a lot more. With fitting and shipping both ways, cost for a 17hmr accessory barrel is about $130, Bud's has rilfes for $159 shipped.

Montveil, all rimfire Sportsters use the same SS1 frame. 

Tim

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/36_351/products_id/89133

[oldguy65]

thanks guys I must have been looking at an old price list at over $100 it is best to purchase another rifle.

[stalker1]

My hmr shoots like a laser beam. I finally got the chance to use it on p-dogs on saturday. I made 4 good kills past 300 yards and that was with a 5mph crosswind. Closer kills were numerous and spectacular for no bigger than a .17 cal 17 grain bullet is.