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17 wsm
#5914170
09/05/15 01:06 PM
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thorn4570
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Is anybody shooting the 17 wsm. Do you like it? How hard is it to find ammo?
I once drank muddy water out of a hoof print and was dang glad to get it.
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Re: 17 wsm
[Re: thorn4570]
#5914208
09/05/15 01:58 PM
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Joined: Oct 2011
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FroggerZack
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I don't own a gun in this caliber but the ammo is available at Academy.. Savage makes the B Mag but many complain about the Tupperware stock on them. I'm waiting for a CZ version or something similar...
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Re: 17 wsm
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#5914326
09/05/15 04:25 PM
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nsmike
THF Trophy Hunter
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The problem with the 17 WSM is the limited availability of rifles. Savage with the B Mag and Winchester with the 1885 Low Wall had a one year exclusive right to build rifles. That expired and there's now a Ruger 77 available and a Volquartsen auto
for every stereotype there's a prototype don't be the prototype
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Re: 17 wsm
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#5914487
09/05/15 08:05 PM
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Colt W. Knight
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Wow, those Volquartsens start around $1900
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Re: 17 wsm
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#5914895
09/06/15 04:07 AM
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Hirogen
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I have the Bmag target made by Savage. It has a laminated Boyd's thumbhole stock and 21 inch heavy stainless barrel. Looks like this: It shoots under 1 inch at 100 yards with either the 20 or 25 grain ammo. The photo above is a stock photo from Varminter But mine is identical except it sports a Scorpion Redhot Scope.
Never violate a woman, nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong. And never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the pursuit of evil.
-The Iron Code of Druss the Legend
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Re: 17 wsm
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#5916846
09/07/15 07:39 PM
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Joined: Feb 2015
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fr3db3ar
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Bird Dog
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I love mine. I have the heavy barrel stainless. It shoots great. check out LAX ammo online. I bought it by the brick.
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Re: 17 wsm
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#5918796
09/08/15 10:16 PM
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Jabroni
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Mine will be coming in this week, i ordered a Franklin armory f17 semi auto ar style. ammo is easy to find already stocked up, i have a couple scopes to try out, but i picked up a night vision scope to go after coyotes.
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Re: 17 wsm
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#5920589
09/09/15 09:20 PM
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catslayer
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would love the volquartsen but don't have the money... it is a niche gun in my opinon... For places that are rimfire only hunts (up north in places) it has some merit... around here... not so much, unless you just want to be a little different.
otherwise I'm buying a .204 for varmint gun
Sombody smells like fried borritos...
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Re: 17 wsm
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#5921527
09/10/15 10:35 AM
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colt45-90
Texas colt45
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Cabelas has had the ammo in stock for quite some time, I have the 1885, really like it
hold on Newt, we got a runaway
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Re: 17 wsm
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#5922198
09/10/15 06:17 PM
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Jabroni
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I get mine tomorrow, i'll post pics .
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Re: 17 wsm
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#5944404
09/24/15 04:23 PM
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Jabroni
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Outdoorsman
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Heres my semi auto franklin armory 17wsm
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Re: 17 wsm
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#5944957
09/24/15 09:44 PM
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skinnerback
THF Celebrity Chef
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I have one but still haven't shot it yet.
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Re: 17 wsm
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#5968442
10/09/15 01:20 AM
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Joined: Feb 2015
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fr3db3ar
Bird Dog
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Jabroni, you're going to love that Franklin. DeereGuy just got his and it shoots the 20 grain under a quarter @ 100 for 10 shots.
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Re: 17 wsm
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#5970582
10/10/15 04:05 PM
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4dog
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Woodsman
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Heres my semi auto franklin armory 17wsm Niiiiiice !!!
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Re: 17 wsm
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#5976876
10/14/15 02:00 PM
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Jabroni
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I love it.but ive killed off all the coyotes that have been around already. And i dont shoot much just for fun. I put it up forsale. I dont mind keeping it but if someone buys it i wont mind either. It shoots fantastic. And the ammo smells good when fired. I actually took out 3 more dkunks last night that were trying to get into chicken houses.
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Re: 17 wsm
[Re: Jabroni]
#5977864
10/15/15 12:07 AM
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hoof n wings
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Didn't you just get it? I love it.but ive killed off all the coyotes that have been around already. And i dont shoot much just for fun. I put it up forsale. I dont mind keeping it but if someone buys it i wont mind either. It shoots fantastic. And the ammo smells good when fired. I actually took out 3 more dkunks last night that were trying to get into chicken houses.
I'd ask him if he's pregnant. He missed a s__tload of periods. I'll take "things that look like a uterus" for $200 Alex.
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Re: 17 wsm
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#5978169
10/15/15 02:17 AM
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Jabroni
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Yeah i did. But i killed off the coyotes that were causing me problems. So now it will just sit in a case. If noone buys it i wont be hurt. I like it. Just wont give it the attention it deserves. I shoot more pigs than anything.
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Re: 17 wsm
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#5978251
10/15/15 03:05 AM
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TFF Caribou
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Man, that's an awful lot of money invested in a rifle just to kill a couple coyotes, when probably any rifle in your safe would have gotten it done.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: 17 wsm
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#5978368
10/15/15 10:22 AM
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Jabroni
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You must know my wife!! Lol.
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Re: 17 wsm
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#5978461
10/15/15 12:32 PM
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TFF Caribou
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The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: 17 wsm
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#5978490
10/15/15 12:50 PM
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Joined: Jun 2013
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Jabroni
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I really do like the rifle. The only downfall to it is its a little heavy to carry around, however it is excellent build quality.
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