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Title: 17 HMR Help
Post by: Iron Head on October 23, 2008, 10:16:18 PM

I'm looking to get a 17HMR just for target shooting with an open sight.
I also know most if not all of these rifles are designed for a scope mount; however it should be easy for a good gunsmith to tap some holes for my choice of sights.
These are the specs that I'm looking for. Any help/suggestion is appreciated.
1. Stainless barrel.
2. Thumbhole stock.
3. The heavier the better. Ideally 8 1/2 lbs.

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: 17 HMR Help
Post by: SpokaneSlayer on October 23, 2008, 10:21:02 PM

http://www.savagearms.com/93r17BTVS.htm (http://www.savagearms.com/93r17BTVS.htm)

Title: Re: 17 HMR Help
Post by: snagglepants on October 24, 2008, 09:46:41 AM

PM Sent

Title: Re: 17 HMR Help
Post by: C-Money on October 24, 2008, 10:03:18 AM

Would using a red dot scope meet your needs?? They are good for closer ranges.

Title: Re: 17 HMR Help
Post by: Iron Head on October 24, 2008, 08:02:49 PM

Quote from: C-Money on October 24, 2008, 10:03:18 AM

Would using a red dot scope meet your needs?? They are good for closer ranges.

I really need to use the same peep sight as my muzzleloader to practice for steady off-hand shooting.
Thanks

Title: Re: 17 HMR Help
Post by: 270Shooter on October 24, 2008, 08:07:22 PM

If you have the cash and want great accuracy get an anshutz(sp) sporter mine came with sights and it is the nicest rimfire I've ever shot :twocents:

Title: Re: 17 HMR Help
Post by: olygreen on November 20, 2008, 09:43:29 PM

Big 5 has a mossberg for $179 right now bolt action

Title: Re: 17 HMR Help
Post by: Rick on November 21, 2008, 08:22:37 PM

If you're going to shoot it a lot,you might consider a .22LR as well. The ammo for a .17 is pretty spendy.

I have a .17HMR,and a .22LR. I can shoot the .22 about 10x as much as the .17 for the same amount of money.

Title: Re: 17 HMR Help
Post by: C-Money on November 22, 2008, 10:17:00 AM

I to have the Marlin. And I agree, It will shoot 12ga shells easy at 100yrd. It is fun!