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no mate non whatsoever ive got the varmint heavy barrel, just pick them both up and see how they feel, im sure one will feel beter than the other, whatever you choose good luck with it.

just eddited to say i would get the short barrel though

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Personally,i could'nt see the advantage of the extra weight of the varmint...i would think most HMR shooting is either done on a bipod or from a 4x4 so the rifle is steady enough.I've just added a 16" American to my armoury,had a play with the varmint but it was to heavy for my liking with me having noodle like armslaugh.gif .

 

The shorter barrel does'nt have much FPS difference not that a rabbit would notice anyway.

However it's what feels right for YOUthumbs.gif

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Hi , i'm off to sort out a new .17hmr tomorrow , but cant make my mind up between the CZ varmit or CZ American

Looking to get a 16" barrel if possible

Does anyone know of any reason to pick one over the other ?

I owned a Cz 16" carbine American 17hmr, it was very, very, good!

I don't think the Varmint can be had in the carbine barrel, as the other guys have stated with the lightweight

rimfires we are talking about, a 'thick' barrel is cosmetic only, it doesn't get hot even after 10 shots in a row!

Unlike a centrefire which will burn your hand if you grab it after the same!

My Cz American 16" was extremly accurate, it's only vice was the crappy factory trigger, this was cured with a 'Brooks'

trigger kit, although I understand Cz have looked at this now and the latest improved versions are apparently now OK.

I traded my 17hmr for a 22.250 as I didn't rate the cartridge, only good for crows/magpies etc at 100yds+, Rabbits

were full of of copper jacket shards and Foxes didn't die, that said very accurate, and nice to shoot, but not for me.

Good Luck

AndyF

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as said mate personal preference i personally would go for the american and defo with a 16" barrel, look forward to seeing your new set up mate

 

That is exactly what i have just bought , just need to get some high scope rings now and im good to go ,

Thanks everybody for the advice :)

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