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17 hmr
Posted on 1/27/11 at 9:28 pm
Posted on 1/27/11 at 9:28 pm
I have the itch for one. How many of you hae one and what brand? I was thinking of either the Henry or the Savage or the Mossberg.TIA 
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Posted on 1/27/11 at 9:30 pm to ktc22799lsu
I have a Ruger Bolt action with synthetic stock and I love it. I also really like the Savages. Lots of my buddies have those. I have the 17Mach2 in the savage and really like it.
Posted on 1/27/11 at 9:41 pm to ktc22799lsu
I've heard from some old coonasses that they are great for deer hunting.... "just choot em in da eer and dey drop lika sacka potatos"
This post was edited on 1/27/11 at 9:42 pm
Posted on 1/27/11 at 9:57 pm to ktc22799lsu
I have a Savage 17 and it's a great gun for dispatching vermin and such. I bought the stainless version with the heavy barrel for around $300 a couple years ago.
Posted on 1/28/11 at 6:50 am to El Josey Wales
quote:
I have a Ruger Bolt action with synthetic stock and I love it
+1. My boss won it in a DU raffle and sold it to me for $100 and I have really enjoyed it. Rolled quite a few 'dillos with it this year.
Posted on 1/28/11 at 7:01 am to ktc22799lsu
I've got the Savage SS with the Monte Carlo stock with a Nikon 3 x 9 50mm on it. Love it.. But last year I bought a rem vtr 22-250 Varmint-Tactical Rifle. The balance on this rifle is amazing. Haven't took the 17hmr out of the closet sense I bought the 22-250.
Posted on 1/28/11 at 8:15 am to watsonlabman
Savage Stainless with bull barrel. Head shoot nutria @ 200 yards with no compensation. It's dead on @ 75-225yds. Killed numerous hogs including one over 250lbs. Right behind the ear & it's lights out. Shoot the Hornady hollow points. Don't buy the Mach 2. Few friends bought those & are disappointed. Stick with the hmr.
Posted on 1/28/11 at 8:21 am to Fetch78
Who all makes the .17 caliber? I've heard these MF's are fast as shite
Posted on 1/28/11 at 8:22 am to Bama and Beer
got the savage and it has been very bad medicine on many things up to and including hogs..
Posted on 1/28/11 at 8:27 am to Bama and Beer
Had the savage and it was great except the trigger. Get the accu trigger or a drop in replacement if you go that route. Amazing accuracy just don't try to shoot squirrel with them.
Posted on 1/28/11 at 8:29 am to choupiquesushi
One of the first times I've seen multiple folks recommend a Savage firearm over others. Hmmm..
Posted on 1/28/11 at 8:35 am to Bama and Beer
the savages are the best value on the market and then some.
esp. with accu trigger...
my son has head shots on squirrels with his at 100 yards... but he is a ridiculous shooter and shoots a lot more than most folks by a long shot.
esp. with accu trigger...
my son has head shots on squirrels with his at 100 yards... but he is a ridiculous shooter and shoots a lot more than most folks by a long shot.
This post was edited on 1/28/11 at 8:37 am
Posted on 1/28/11 at 8:41 am to choupiquesushi
quote:Impressive, but hard to believe, IMHO.
head shot, squirrel, 100+ yards
Posted on 1/28/11 at 8:52 am to Bama and Beer
quote:
Impressive, but hard to believe, IMHO.
I know... but it's true...
very well trained with insane ability.
Posted on 1/28/11 at 8:53 am to Bama and Beer
I've got a savage .22 and that is an accurate sumbitch
Posted on 1/28/11 at 9:53 am to ktc22799lsu
I have a Remington Model 597 Magnum with a Simmons 3.5 x 10 x 50 pro 50 plus scope and articulating bipod. Very accurate setup.
If you are thinking about getting one for squirrel hunting, make sure you shoot them in the head.
If you are thinking about getting one for squirrel hunting, make sure you shoot them in the head.
Posted on 1/28/11 at 10:00 am to choupiquesushi
quote:I believe you especially if he puts in the trigger time.
my son has head shots on squirrels with his at 100 yards
I don't hunt with it but maybe twice a year and I can wear their asses out from 75 yards out. The bipod I have mounted don't hurt either.
Posted on 1/28/11 at 10:03 am to zaychik
quote:I guess I've got to see it/do it myself (and trying to get a head shot at that distance) to believe. I'm not hatin' and I ain't mad.
head shot, squirrel, 100+ yards
Posted on 1/28/11 at 10:20 am to ktc22799lsu
I have a savage mach2 that is awesome. I am about to buy the ruger in the next couple of days.
Posted on 1/28/11 at 10:43 am to 34venture
Savage SS bull barrel accutrigger 4-12x40 scope
The gun is crazy accurate. I have every confidence that I could hit a fly in the arse at 100yds with a good rest.
I shot a .22 metal target with it at 100 yds and it damn near punch through. It's either 3/16 inch or 1/4 inch steel plate.
The only thing that I don't like about the gun is the stock. The grip on the stock is not comfortable at all when you its over your shoulder on the sling.
The gun is crazy accurate. I have every confidence that I could hit a fly in the arse at 100yds with a good rest.
I shot a .22 metal target with it at 100 yds and it damn near punch through. It's either 3/16 inch or 1/4 inch steel plate.
The only thing that I don't like about the gun is the stock. The grip on the stock is not comfortable at all when you its over your shoulder on the sling.
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