Ep. 185 | Tiny Calibers

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Published 2021-06-07

Tiny calibers are fast and fun. These pint-size projectiles push the limits of possible. Punching paper to popping prairie dogs, tiny cartridges abound, filling boutique-like niches sure to make any enthusiast add a new rifle to their collection. Jim and Mark tap into the all-knowing Ryan Muckenhirn and, frequent guest, Seth Toy to get the lowdown on these cuties of the cartridge world.

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All Comments (21)

@goooser410 2 years ago

17 WSM is my love of life !!!
@brentrigby690 2 years ago

I'm surprised Mark didn't bring up the 17 WSM!
@danielrizza8536 2 years ago

No mention of the 17WSM?
@BITT0285 2 years ago

I didnt hear the 17 winchester super magnum mentioned
@stevecochran9078 2 years ago

I love the .17 HMR. It's fur-friendly and works well on critters up to lynx. It turns tundra squirrels inside out with body hits.
@hugoletkeman7049 2 years ago

The 22 Eargesplitten Loudenboomer has a pretty interesting story. It was the creation of PO Ackley (Ackley Improved) at the request of a firearms publication. They were interested to see if muzzle velocities of 5,000+ feet per second were achievable. Unfortunately Ackley’s creation fell short of the goal.
@bmoorear 2 years ago

Hang on………did I miss it……….or was there no mention of the 17 Hornet? The best tiny cartridge of all time.
@infantilepillock1687 2 years ago

Now it is time to talk about the perfect small game benchrest cartridge, the .222 Remington. Greetings from Germany.
@francisco1469 2 years ago

You guys answered my prayers!!! Thank you!!!!! 😁😁😁😁
@sandych33ks1 2 years ago

17 HMR and my 22-250 are my favorites
@joelclark2130 2 years ago

17 Winchester Superman., Super mag. I was waiting all Podcast to hear about it. And it's a light out cartridge for gardening at 300 yes And Amen
@ryanditsch6150 2 years ago

Great discussion!! owner of 17rem, 204ruger, 22 hornet, and 223 rem. love small bore. Always enjoy listening to the knowledge and experience Ryan offers.
@mattyv7499 2 years ago

We call the 17HMR the popcorn gun, because when you hit a rabbit they make a pop 😂.
@terrymcknight4167 2 years ago

Good podcast. Lots of fun info!
@brandonholsather2171 1 year ago

The 223 actually works great on pronghorn and whitetail deers.
@varmintermagazine 2 years ago

4.6 necked down to .172" = The .17VHA (Varmint Hunters Association). Great little round!
@LuckyClaxton 2 years ago

Love the shaw shank quote mark! Haha
@uMalice 3 months ago

I love this topic. Thanks for coming back to the 17 hornet. ( I love that cartridge!) No mention of the .14 squirrel? BTW, .open the flash hole and 22 pellet in a hornet or .223 rem primer only (20" barrel) make amazing trapping dispatching solutions. Also, check out primer only loadings for 17 hornet . Ladybug guys look into the 22 CCM.
@Storms4567 2 years ago

Love the content from this Podcast. So grateful you guys create this content. Very entertaining.
@Therionx 2 years ago

Another great Podcast guys thanks for all the great info