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Offline Aaron bosley

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17hmr????
« on: February 02, 2009, 04:05:52 PM »
i am thinking about getting a 17hmr for plinking and hunting varmint's. what do you think about them are they worth getting? are they good for varmints? are they a accurate gun any help will be a big help.
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Re: 17hmr????
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2009, 04:09:58 PM »
.17HMR is a fun round.  Accurate as all hell.  Great for ground squirrels and rabbits.  I have a Marlin and will never get rid of it.
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Re: 17hmr????
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2009, 04:10:48 PM »
I have a savage with the bull-barrel and I just love it.  It is a fast, accurate round to shoot.  I would buy a .22 first, but if you already have a .22 go for it!
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Re: 17hmr????
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2009, 04:11:38 PM »
is it good for coyotes?
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Re: 17hmr????
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2009, 04:12:59 PM »
God Aweful expensive to shoot for what you get.  Personally they don't do anything a 22 rimfire in either LR or Mag do.  Plus you don't need a new cleaning rod and jags.  Fun to have a new caliber, but if this is not just a novelty gun then I would get a 22.  But if you want one then get one as they work great.  Any excuse for a new gun is a good one.    
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Re: 17hmr????
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2009, 04:18:02 PM »
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« Last Edit: December 10, 2012, 07:48:33 PM by 509er »
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Re: 17hmr????
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2009, 04:18:59 PM »
Quote from: Aaron bosley on February 02, 2009, 04:11:38 PM
is it good for coyotes?

Personal opinion?  Too light for yotes.
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Re: 17hmr????
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2009, 04:20:15 PM »
 :yeah:
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Re: 17hmr????
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2009, 05:04:13 PM »
I don't think it is too light for 'yotes as long as you keep your shots under 125 or so yards.  They make a really good 20gr round that is made for coyotes.
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Re: 17hmr????
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2009, 05:04:40 PM »
I had a Marlin and sold it to a guy on here about a year ago. Wish I still had it...  :'(
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Re: 17hmr????
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2009, 05:07:42 PM »
I recently shot a coyote with mine and it was basicly bang flop. That being said I will have to agree that its a little lite for coyotes. but if its what ya got and there's a coyote I'd give him one :twocents:My question is; is it to lite for bobcats? or coons?
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Re: 17hmr????
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2009, 05:11:37 PM »
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Re: 17hmr????
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2009, 05:16:05 PM »
thats my thoughts also but I havent yet killed a bobcat so I have no real data.
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Re: 17hmr????
« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2009, 05:34:28 PM »
Quote from: 509er on February 02, 2009, 05:11:37 PM
I would have no problem using it on a bobcat within 100 yards,  Wish I had mine instead my 22-250 when I shot my cat.

Who knew he would get that close to you though. The .17 might have just pissed that big sucker off  :chuckle:
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Re: 17hmr????
« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2009, 05:57:37 PM »
I had one for a couple years then sold it. Kind of a novelty gun IMO. Super loud, tough to see your targets since the hole is so small. I had around $750 bucks wrapped up in it all said and done. I don't really have a desire for another one, I might change my mind when my kid needs a plinker. I honestly have more fun with my .22 mag.
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