Almost positive its a Round butt. S&W also made a PC version with a 12'' barrel in 17HMR. A forum members has one..

The 17HMR is probably the ''Most Fun'' varmint ctg Hornady ever created. l took it to 0regon in 2002 for ground squirrels. l was shooting it in a Ruger77-17hmr bolt rifle tho. Avg shot was 50-150yds.. Actually shot some in the SNOW!! Twas late April when a surprise storm hit the Goose Lake 0re/Cali area. Visualize a RED trail 6-6ft long on Snow White ground.. 17HMR is a great ctg for those Coke can size critters.. ENJOY..

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