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The Ruger Single Six Hunter has a 7.5-inch barrel. In 17 HMR caliber, the 17-grain bullets are given a muzzle velocity of approximately 2,000 ft/sec from a revolver barrel of this length. This represents a velocity that is about 600 ft/sec lower than the same load gives in a rifle. The 20-grain bullets, which are driven at 2,375 ft/sec from a rifle, achieve only 1,725 to 1,750 ft/sec from the handgun barrel. Much of the effectiveness of the 17 HMR that results from high velocity is lost in handguns. In fact, the velocity of the 17 HMR bullets from handguns almost exactly duplicates that from the 17 Mach 2 when fired from a rifle. While not equal to the performance of a 17 HMR rifle, the handguns offer flat trajectory when compared to any other handgun in a rimfire caliber. They are suitable for taking small game and varmints.

The Ruger Bearcat is a small single-action revolver that makes a good trail gun. The small grip allows shooters with small hands to fire it comfortably.

Available in 22 LR, the Smith & Wesson Model 617 makes a good choice for any type of shooting. The same gun is available in 17 HMR and 22 WMR.