thinking on buying a 17 rifle

[bolty 45]

i to every body looking for a bit of advice my firearms certifcate is up for renewal and i am thinking on buying a 17 rifle can anybody point me in the right direction as for some of the best makes to go for not being to silly on the price . and how pepople rate them havent done a great lot with the rifle but i do fancy one of these because they are nice and light . up against my browning 223 any help gratefully accepted thank you .

[Mr_Logic 5]

Are you talking 17 Rem or 17 Hmr?

[Deker 3,478]

If you are talking HMR then I'm happy with my CZ, I rate it an every day 100 yard tool and 150 when you know what you are doing. I have shot live quarry further, and it scores V Bulls and Bulls all day at 200 yards at Bisley.

 

Forget Ballistic Coefficients, tables and charts..this round does NOT like the wind, perhaps its just me and I can't hold the rifle still in the wind, simple fact is when its Windy/Gusty I injure or miss a few, when it's still, they all fall down dead.

 

They are noisy, even with a moderator.

 

Ammo prices have just gone silly!

 

There are those who will suggest the HMR it is an every day 200 yard hunting tool, I can shoot a bit and would suggest it isn't!!

 

.17 Rem/Fireball...

[steve b 0]

If you are talking HMR then I'm happy with my CZ, I rate it an every day 100 yard tool and 150 when you know what you are doing. I have shot live quarry further, and it scores V Bulls and Bulls all day at 200 yards at Bisley.

 

Forget Ballistic Coefficients, tables and charts..this round does NOT like the wind, perhaps its just me and I can't hold the rifle still in the wind, simple fact is when its Windy/Gusty I injure or miss a few, when it's still, they all fall down dead.

 

They are noisy, even with a moderator.

 

Ammo prices have just gone silly!

 

There are those who will suggest the HMR it is an every day 200 yard hunting tool, I can shoot a bit and would suggest it isn't!!

 

.17 Rem/Fireball...

how about 204 ruger cheaper ammo than 223 can buy it in cz very coefficient flat shooting round, less recoil than 223 and less noise and will out perform 17 hmr in the wind

[lgray88 4]

i think your mistaken there mate when you say the 204 ruger is cheaper than 223 i have heard in past posts its over 20 pound a box wether thats true im not sure!.

 

i think his best bet would be to try his rifle out on some of the cheap 223 ammo and see if it shoots well then just use that. if the weight is such a big issue and you really want a 17 hmr id go for a cz cheap and accurate. through time you will learn to flank the wind and how much holdover you need for your windage

 

liam

Edited June 7, 2009 by lgray88

[steve b 0]

i think your mistaken there mate when you say the 204 ruger is cheaper than 223 i have heard in past posts its over 20 pound a box wether thats true im not sure!.

 

i think his best bet would be to try his rifle out on some of the cheap 223 ammo and see if it shoots well then just use that. if the weight is such a big issue and you really want a 17 hmr id go for a cz cheap and accurate. through time you will learn to flank the wind and how much holdover you need for your windage

 

liam

15 pound a box of 20

[donnyc 1,203]

Could have looked at mine the other day mate ..

[bolty 45]

i think your mistaken there mate when you say the 204 ruger is cheaper than 223 i have heard in past posts its over 20 pound a box wether thats true im not sure!.

 

i think his best bet would be to try his rifle out on some of the cheap 223 ammo and see if it shoots well then just use that. if the weight is such a big issue and you really want a 17 hmr id go for a cz cheap and accurate. through time you will learn to flank the wind and how much holdover you need for your windage

 

liam

15 pound a box of 20

IT ISNT THE PRICE OF THE BULLETS IS A ISUE ITS THE WIEGHT OF THE GUN THE BULLETS ARE FROM 13 A BOX FOR WINCHESTER TO 20 POUNDS A BOX FOR FEDRAL BALISTIK TIP BUT THE GUN SHOOTS BETTER WITH THE WINCHESTER. I HAVE JUST HERED THAT THE 17 HMR IS A GOOD LIGHT LITTLE GUN I AM NOT A BIG SHOOTING PERSON JUST NEED IT FOR WHEN I CANT GET IT WITH THE DOGS . SO JUST NEED TO BE PUT IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION WHETHER IT IS WORTH PERSUING GOING FOR THE 17 HMR .THANK YOU FOR YOU HELP

[lgray88 4]

is correction for wind a issue , if not then get one flat shooting to 150yards and youll have no issues on a good day.

 

liam

[SportingShooter 0]

I'd stick with the .223 Bolty

 

You have a good set up there and the terrain you have there is way too exposed and open for a HMR

[Deker 3,478]

I'm getting confused with this one...simple fact is .204 ammo is hard to find and limited choice and in principle a lot more expensive than .223.

 

HMR has it's uses for sure, but is certainly not a replacement for .223

[bolty 45]

I'd stick with the .223 Bolty

 

You have a good set up there and the terrain you have there is way too exposed and open for a HMR

thank you for the replie you now where i am and now more than me thank you hope every thing is fine with you .

[bolty 45]

I'm getting confused with this one...simple fact is .204 ammo is hard to find and limited choice and in principle a lot more expensive than .223.

 

HMR has it's uses for sure, but is certainly not a replacement for .223

thank you deker