Post by: Jack Diamond on August 31, 2013, 08:14:19 AM
Post by: ORCA_SIX on August 31, 2013, 08:21:17 AM
Post by: Jack Diamond on August 31, 2013, 11:36:19 AM
Shells are available in Moses Lake, just haven't seen the rifle available yet.
Post by: norsepeak on September 01, 2013, 07:12:55 PM
Post by: rasbo on September 02, 2013, 03:48:16 AM
Post by: deaner on September 06, 2013, 05:22:08 PM
Post by: rasbo on September 07, 2013, 03:09:44 AM
i purchased one a few weeks ago, just havent picked it up yet. i was in alaska so i bought it over the phone. its waiting for me ( with a couple boxes of bullets ) in colville. ill be picking it up tomorrow, and once i get the scope on and dial it in ill let you guys know what i think. figure itll make a pretty good yote / bob / grouse gun.sweet :tup:
Post by: deaner on September 07, 2013, 09:01:11 PM
Post by: wadu1 on September 07, 2013, 09:15:37 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 07, 2013, 09:57:56 PM
I paid $325 + $ 35 shipping off of Gunbroker.
Post by: rasbo on September 08, 2013, 03:38:49 AM
I have one. Sighted it in and shot it 10 times. It's gonna be a good coyote killer. I also have 650 rounds in my possession. Thanks to wadu1, Spokane Gun Trader guys and Double Eagle Pawn in Deer park. :tup:got pics :tup:
I paid $325 + $ 35 shipping off of Gunbroker.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 08, 2013, 11:03:55 AM
I have one. Sighted it in and shot it 10 times. It's gonna be a good coyote killer. I also have 650 rounds in my possession. Thanks to wadu1, Spokane Gun Trader guys and Double Eagle Pawn in Deer park. :tup:got pics :tup:
I paid $325 + $ 35 shipping off of Gunbroker.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 08, 2013, 11:07:37 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 08, 2013, 11:10:17 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 08, 2013, 11:12:41 AM
Post by: rasbo on September 08, 2013, 11:21:57 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 08, 2013, 11:30:44 AM
Thanks campmeat,Im gonna get one
No problem rasbo. Don't pay a lot for it. I've seen them on Gunbroker for over $400 in the bidding wars for one. I think the msp is $289.
Post by: rasbo on September 08, 2013, 11:37:30 AM
thanks I seen that on there also,I will keep hunting till I find the right price,Im itching real bad for oneThanks campmeat,Im gonna get one
No problem rasbo. Don't pay a lot for it. I've seen them on Gunbroker for over $400 in the bidding wars for one. I think the msp is $289.
Post by: bowhunterforever on September 08, 2013, 12:11:37 PM
Post by: KFhunter on September 08, 2013, 04:03:42 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 08, 2013, 05:07:06 PM
when hornady starts making ammo for these then I'll think about it.
Hornady makes the ammo for Winchester or, Hornady developed the round for Winchester. I forget which way.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 08, 2013, 05:08:27 PM
How much for a box of ammo?
I've paid $ 13.99 up to $17.99 per box. If you can find any ammo for it, buy it.
Post by: floatinghat on September 08, 2013, 05:40:35 PM
Post by: rasbo on September 09, 2013, 04:06:44 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 09, 2013, 06:51:36 AM
wondering about pelt damage with this round anyone have any experience with them?
Not yet rasbo. Seems like you can either get the gun and no ammo or ammo and no gun. Weird for sure. If I get a coyote with it, I'll post a picture if it isn't too gross for the kiddies to look at........haha !
Post by: LEN on September 09, 2013, 10:39:11 AM
LEN
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on September 09, 2013, 11:12:25 AM
He couldn't get it to shoot to his liking, so he promptly sold it. Maybe if somebody else besides Winchester makes ammo for it, it might be good. Otherwise it will go the way of the 5mm.... :dunno:
Post by: Special T on September 09, 2013, 01:04:42 PM
Post by: deaner on September 09, 2013, 01:07:53 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 09, 2013, 01:21:20 PM
big r in colville has ammo for it. i just bought 10 boxes from them, left about 10 more for the next guy
How much per box ? I paid $17.99 at Clarks for 2 boxes.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 09, 2013, 01:22:53 PM
MMMMMM 650 rounds, let see thats 2 days in the sage rat hunt!!
LEN
Lucky it's a bolt gun, huh !
Post by: LEN on September 09, 2013, 03:49:14 PM
LEN
Post by: Jack Diamond on September 09, 2013, 09:19:11 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 09, 2013, 09:21:20 PM
Have notified 3 local gun shops that I want one, and it appears even the HIGHest priced one in Moses Lake , can't come up with one. Maybe by Christmas ? MSRP less than 340, and nobody pays MSRP. Or shouldn't . IMHO.
www.gunbroker.com (http://www.gunbroker.com) might be your best bet.
Post by: Jack Diamond on September 10, 2013, 05:50:33 PM
Post by: Jack Diamond on September 10, 2013, 05:53:20 PM
Post by: Sportfury on September 10, 2013, 06:19:09 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 10, 2013, 08:15:28 PM
Post by: deaner on September 10, 2013, 08:24:45 PM
big r in colville has ammo for it. i just bought 10 boxes from them, left about 10 more for the next guy
How much per box ? I paid $17.99 at Clarks for 2 boxes.
yeah same price, i bought the only two boxes they had for me at clarks, where i also got the gun. they had the 25grain. big r has 20 & 25 grain, one is 16.99 and one is 17.99 per box
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 10, 2013, 08:36:09 PM
Post by: hyde35 on September 10, 2013, 08:56:36 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 10, 2013, 09:18:34 PM
This gun is the biggest firearm disappointment I have had. This new savage b model makes aR ed Ryder look like a Cooper. Stock is pathetic and accu trigger is a joke. I am sure this cartridge will be devastating on the little vermin but savage definitely dropped the ball on fit/finish and quality. With some work maybe it will group close to a 17HMR.
I feel the same way. Savage could of made a better gun, but I know they did it to keep prices down on them.
I noticed right away that the gun wasn't up to most peoples expectations in the craftsmanship fields. It still shoots pretty good for what it is.
Post by: rasbo on September 11, 2013, 03:10:44 AM
This gun is the biggest firearm disappointment I have had. This new savage b model makes aR ed Ryder look like a Cooper. Stock is pathetic and accu trigger is a joke. I am sure this cartridge will be devastating on the little vermin but savage definitely dropped the ball on fit/finish and quality. With some work maybe it will group close to a 17HMR.sooo do ya wanna sell your .17 wsm
Post by: jay.sharkbait on September 11, 2013, 03:16:57 AM
This gun is the biggest firearm disappointment I have had. This new savage b model makes aR ed Ryder look like a Cooper. Stock is pathetic and accu trigger is a joke. I am sure this cartridge will be devastating on the little vermin but savage definitely dropped the ball on fit/finish and quality. With some work maybe it will group close to a 17HMR.
So, have you shot it yet?
Post by: hyde35 on September 11, 2013, 07:41:47 AM
Post by: deaner on September 15, 2013, 09:22:03 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 16, 2013, 02:08:41 PM
Post by: deaner on September 17, 2013, 06:51:06 PM
anyway im going to send the gun back to get the ejection problem fixed. once thats good im selling it. as for ammo, i have 7 boxes of 25gr and 5 boxes of 20 grain. ( shot maybe 6 rounds of the 25 grain tho ) that ill sell the whole mess of for $150 if anybody wants it, i can meet them in colville or kettle falls. if ya want it just pm me
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on September 18, 2013, 06:26:15 PM
He likes his .17 Hornet, though.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 18, 2013, 08:47:17 PM
Post by: deaner on September 18, 2013, 08:56:13 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 19, 2013, 06:25:09 AM
whats an edsel?'''
I was a car built by Ford Motor in the 50's that was a flop.
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on September 19, 2013, 07:03:02 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 19, 2013, 07:11:41 AM
There's a '59 Edsel advertised for sale in the Nickel paper. I think it's the one that's garaged across the street from me--needs a lot of TLC. Sad thing is, I remember when they were new! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Me too. Geeze age sure creeps up on ya !!!
Post by: rasbo on September 21, 2013, 01:40:10 PM
Post by: CastleRocker on September 21, 2013, 03:15:41 PM
got a chance trading a handgun for a .17 hmr savage,any thoughts on that gun
Depends a lot on which model Savage and what you are going to trade. I bought one two years ago for $160 (used but in VERY good shape), from a member of the PM forum. It's a good shooter after I put a decent trigger, (Rifle Basix) in it and ran a couple hundred rounds down the pipe.
If I don't have too much coffee in me, and have a calm day, five shots at 100yds will have two or three touching with Hornady 17gr V-Max. A dime will cover all five holes completely. Winchester ammo will shoot around 1 1/4" groups. It won't shoot the Remingtons under 2" ever. Mine is VERY ammo sensitive.
Great Sage Rat gun!
Post by: CastleRocker on September 21, 2013, 03:17:33 PM
Guess I'll just buy ammo for now.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 21, 2013, 09:09:59 PM
got a chance trading a handgun for a .17 hmr savage,any thoughts on that gun
I have one of those too. Good rock chuck killer. I paid $ 225 new for mine about 9 years ago when they first came out and you couldn't find any. ( I think that's when they came out ). Bull barrel too.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 21, 2013, 09:13:09 PM
I want one of these 17WSM's, but would like to hear a few real good first hand experience with them before I pull the trigger.
Guess I'll just buy ammo for now.
I have one and really like it so far. I haven't shot anything with it yet. The gun looks cheap, but shoots nice and flat and fast. I've amassed 850 rounds of ammo, so I'm just waiting for winter to put it to the test.
Post by: rasbo on September 22, 2013, 04:30:29 AM
Im not doing the trade,the guy thinks he has a rolls Royce with a small tasco on the hood,lol guess its bck to waiting for the wsmgot a chance trading a handgun for a .17 hmr savage,any thoughts on that gun
I have one of those too. Good rock chuck killer. I paid $ 225 new for mine about 9 years ago when they first came out and you couldn't find any. ( I think that's when they came out ). Bull barrel too.
Post by: Jack Diamond on September 22, 2013, 05:30:38 AM
And the cheaper synthetic plain Jane blue standard barrel for about 200.
Just for a price reference
Post by: rasbo on September 22, 2013, 05:36:31 AM
Bi-mart sells the savage 17 hmr laminated thumb hole stainless for around 330.00this gun is the cheap one,Im sure its a great gun just not for a handgun trade...where you at in Grant county,Im just outta royal
And the cheaper synthetic plain Jane blue standard barrel for about 200.
Just for a price reference
Post by: Jack Diamond on September 22, 2013, 07:04:48 AM
Post by: rasbo on September 22, 2013, 03:51:55 PM
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on September 22, 2013, 04:02:31 PM
Post by: rasbo on September 22, 2013, 04:18:03 PM
I have 2 .17 HMR's, a cheapie blued composite stocked Savage, and a classy CZ. The Savage is just as accurate as the CZ, and a LOT cheaper!I have never shot any of the 17 calibers,but met a young man out calling in se Idaho in the early 80s and its always been in my head to pick one up..309.00 for the WSM
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on September 23, 2013, 08:24:18 AM
I have 2 .17 HMR's, a cheapie blued composite stocked Savage, and a classy CZ. The Savage is just as accurate as the CZ, and a LOT cheaper!I have never shot any of the 17 calibers,but met a young man out calling in se Idaho in the early 80s and its always been in my head to pick one up..309.00 for the WSM
You could probably get 2 Savage .17 HMR's for $309.00. Incidently, I bought my CZ .17 HMR with scope for $300.00. (Don't buy a rifle from a benchrest shooter unless you plan on doing some readjustment on the trigger pull.) :chuckle:
Post by: rasbo on September 25, 2013, 07:25:38 PM
Post by: deaner on September 25, 2013, 09:25:01 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 26, 2013, 07:27:51 AM
no sweat man, thanks for throwing in the extra ten spot. as ive said my rifle went back to the factory for some tuning. when i get it back it will be up for sale ( after i test it ) if anybody is interested. it was having some extraction issues but im assuming the good folks at savage will make things right. if anybody is looking for one of these just pm me and ill get back to you as soon as my weird ass job makes it feasible.
Was your bolt hard to close when loaded ? Mine is. I called Savage and was told that was normal.
Post by: buckfvr on September 26, 2013, 08:30:59 AM
Post by: mackdaddy on September 26, 2013, 09:33:31 PM
I have 2 .17 HMR's, a cheapie blued composite stocked Savage, and a classy CZ. The Savage is just as accurate as the CZ, and a LOT cheaper!
Funny you said CHEAPER and not less expensive. No comparison to CZ but you get what you pay for.
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on September 26, 2013, 09:43:35 PM
I have 2 .17 HMR's, a cheapie blued composite stocked Savage, and a classy CZ. The Savage is just as accurate as the CZ, and a LOT cheaper!
Funny you said CHEAPER and not less expensive. No comparison to CZ but you get what you pay for.
Yes, the Savage is CHEAPER, in more ways than one--the CZ is a lot nicer, and well made, but no more accurate than the Savage. Of the two, I prefer to shoot the Savage. And I can't really say why! :dunno:
Post by: Jack Diamond on September 27, 2013, 06:25:31 AM